WHAT ARE OVARIAN CYSTS? The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. They’re located in the lower abdomen on both sides of the uterus. Women have two ovaries that produce eggs as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Sometimes, a fluid-filled sac called a cyst will develop on one of the ovaries. Many women will […]
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WHAT IS OVARIAN CYSTS? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths in a woman’s ovaries. The development of an ovarian cyst/s may happen in just one or both of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts can become so large that they rupture, or cause damage to the ovary. Very large ovarian cysts can cause displacement of the reproductive organs. […]
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OVARIAN CYSTS DEFINITION AND FACTS Ovarian cysts are closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid or semisolid substance. Ovarian cysts may not cause signs or symptoms. Larger cysts are more likely to cause signs and symptoms such as: Pain in the abdomen, pelvis, sometimes radiating to the low back, is the most common symptom Feeling […]
IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN OVARIAN CYSTS AND FERTILITY? WHAT IS OVARIAN CYST? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the ovary. They are common and usually form during ovulation. Ovulation happens when the ovary releases an egg each month. Many women with ovarian cysts don’t have symptoms. Some ovarian cysts can be associated with decreased fertility. […]
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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries. Ovarian cysts usually are not cancerous. Most cysts are diagnosed through ultrasound or other imaging tests, which will also let your physician see the size of the cysts. While most cysts do not cause symptoms, if a cyst ruptures you may feel sudden pain and […]
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DEFINITION OF OVARIAN CYST Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. Women have two ovaries each about the size and shape of an almond on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova), which develop and mature in the ovaries, are released in monthly cycles during the childbearing years. […]
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FOODS THAT LEAD TO FORMATION OF OVARIAN CYSTS. Much as we would all like to eat anything we want, whenever we want, some foods are actually not good for you. That is, they can do you harm, either indirectly or directly. Generally speaking, anything in moderation won’t really hurt you. With that in mind, here […]