Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.

A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

Tracy Meechan said the cyst pain is so severe that she needs her children to help put on her socks and shoes Iordache Laurentiu / EyeEm / Getty Images Tracy Meechan, a 41-year-old Scottish woman, said ...

When an ovarian cyst ruptures, you can expect anything from mild discomfort to severe pain. Know the symptoms and what to do ...