Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These fluid-filled sacs develop in or ...

Around one in 10 women will develop ovarian cysts at some point during their lives, and while the prospect of a cyst growing on your ovaries could set off alarm bells, they aren’t something you need ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In ...

For postmenopausal women, simple ovarian cysts were likely to remain unchanged or disappear during follow-up, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Menopause. “Postmenopausal ...

There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

Share on Pinterest Miley Cyrus is among several celebrities who’ve shared their experiences with ovarian cysts. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Pop star Miley Cyrus recently revealed she ...

There may be a genetic link for some people who experience ovarian cysts. They can also be related to conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, which may have a genetic component. Ovarian cysts are ...

Ovarian cysts can sometimes affect a person’s fertility, especially if the cysts develop as part of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some surgeries for ovarian cysts may also affect fertility, but ...

Allison Fisher opened up about her “second chance” at life after having a 104-lb. ovarian cyst, carrying about 46 liters of fluid, surgically removed A Florida woman is feeling lucky about her "second ...

Hailey Bieber is opening up again about her reproductive health struggles. The model and beauty mogul, 28, revealed she's suffering from a pair of ovarian cysts in an April 21 post on her Instagram ...

Pop star Miley Cyrus recently revealed she endured an ovarian cyst rupture during a New Year’s Eve party she hosted. The singer-songwriter said the ordeal was excruciating and she needed emergency ...