Ovarian Cysts

Many women develop growths, known as 'cysts', in or on their ovaries. These cysts are fluid-(water) filled sacs (rather like a blister).

In some women cysts are completely harmless, requiring little or no treatment. These cysts are 'benign', or non-cancerous.

Other cysts, however, can be cancerous, which is why a diagnosis is extremely important when ovarian cysts are suspected.

Cysts can vary in size. They are normally small, which means that you may not even know you have one until a routine examination picks it up.

However, some are large enough to cause menstrual irregularities or discomfort.