Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

So you’ve been treated for an ovarian cyst in the past, but do you know which kind? Your women’s health specialist wants to know. The difference could have a significant impact on your health and ...

Vaginal health is often a subject that women hesitate to discuss openly. However, conditions like vaginal cysts are more common than most realise. These small fluid-filled sacs inside the vaginal wall ...

Peter Weiss, MD, is a practicing OB/GYN and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. Functional cysts usually go away on their own after 2-3 menstrual cycles. Endometriomas, ...

Hailey Bieber is getting candid about an intense health experience she’s going through. The model shared on her Instagram Story on Tuesday that she has an ovarian cyst “the size of an apple,” noting ...