Signs and symptoms
... You can''t depend on symptoms alone to tell you if you have an ovarian cyst. In fact, you''ll likely have no symptoms at all. Or if you do, the symptoms may be similar to those of other conditions, su...

Causes
... Your ovaries normally grow cyst-like structures called follicles each month. Follicles produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone and release an egg when you ovulate. Sometimes a normal monthly fo...

When to seek medical advice
... If you experience severe or spasmodic pain in your lower abdomen, accompanied by fever and vomiting, see your doctor. These signs and symptoms — or signs and symptoms of shock such as cold, clam...

Screening and diagnosis
... A cyst on your ovary may be found during a pelvic exam, during which your doctor feels (palpates) your ovaries. If a cyst is suspected, doctors often advise further testing to determine its type and w...