Ovarian cysts are small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 centimeters (cm) in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries and passes through the ...

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A ruptured ovarian cyst usually isn’t a medical emergency or cause for concern. You can typically manage symptoms with over-the-counter pain medication. The most common type of ovarian cyst happens ...

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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on or inside the ovaries for a variety of reasons. Often, they disappear on their own, but sometimes, they can grow very large, burst or cause an ovary to ...

If you have an ovarian cyst and suddenly feel a sharp or intense pain in your lower belly, you might wonder if the cyst has ruptured (broken open). A ruptured ovarian cyst can cause a range of ...

A Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Occasionally, Baker’s cysts may rupture, potentially leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s ...

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Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...