Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and releasing ...

Some women with endometriosis develop blood-filled cysts called endometriomas. As with endometriosis, endometriomas affect women who are premenopausal as the condition is hormonally stimulated. These ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...

Bindi Irwin is sharing more about her harrowing health journey. The 26-year-old daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin recently detailed what doctors discovered when they performed surgery ...

A mum has been diagnosed with incurable ovarian cancer after she initially dismissed the pain in her side as a “stitch”. Nikki Farrington, 46, started experiencing heavier periods and a “sharp pain” ...

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 ...