What is an Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on an ovary. The ovaries are organs that make eggs in women. Most ovarian cysts go away on their own and are not cancerous (are benign). Some cysts need treatment.

Follow these instructions at home:

• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor.
• Do not drive or use heavy machinery while taking prescription pain medicine.
• Get pelvic exams and Pap tests as often as told by your doctor.
• Return to your normal activities as told by your doctor. Ask your doctor what activities are safe for you.
• Do not use any products that contain nicotine or tobacco, such as cigarettes and e-cigarettes. If you need help quitting, ask your doctor.
• Keep all follow-up visits as told by your doctor. This is important.

Contact a doctor if:

• Your periods are:

• Late.
  • Irregular.
  • Painful.
• Your periods stop.
• You have pelvic pain that does not go away.
• You have pressure on your bladder.
• You have trouble making your bladder empty when you pee (urinate).
• You have pain during sex.
• You have any of the following in your belly (abdomen):
  • A feeling of fullness.
  • Pressure.
  • Discomfort.
  • Pain that does not go away.
  • Swelling.
• You feel sick most of the time.
• You have trouble pooping (have constipation).
• You are not as hungry as usual (you lose your appetite).
• You get very bad acne.
• You start to have more hair on your body and face.
• You are gaining weight or losing weight without changing your exercise and eating habits.
• You think you may be pregnant.

Get help right away if:

• You have belly pain that is very bad or gets worse.
• You cannot eat or drink without throwing up (vomiting).
• You suddenly get a fever.
• Your period is a lot heavier than usual.