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 ...

The corpus luteum forms from the empty follicle left behind after ovulation. It is the last active stage of an ovarian follicle’s lifecycle. The corpus luteum doesn’t get enough credit for the ...

Maria Masters – Unless you're hoping to have a child (or just saw a picture of an adorable baby), you probably don't give your ovaries much thought. So it might be a little unsettling to realize that ...

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 ...

Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

Ovarian cysts are extremely common. Follicular and corpus luteum cysts – known as functional cysts – typically occur at least once per menstrual cycle and disappear in two or three months. Other types ...

The authors present the case of a multiparous woman, gravida 4, para 2+1, in her late 30s presenting with a 1-day history of acute onset, severe left-sided abdominal pain and nausea at 8 weeks ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Most are not cancerous and usually disappear within three months. DR BRIGID MONDA warns ...

During your reproductive years, your body will regularly prepare for pregnancy, whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not. The result of this preparation cycle is a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Every woman is born with a pair of ovaries each about the size and shape of an almond, located in the pelvis. During menstrual cycle, ovaries grow tiny cyst-like structures called ovarian follicles ...