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We know that all you want is to find a cure for the pain you suspect is from a cyst on ovary (or more than one) rather than learning about the ins and outs of ovarian cysts.

However, we found that when we understood the basics we felt more in control and knew what sort of treatment was likely to work.

So here’s a simple definition of what an ovarian cyst is … it’s basically a fluid-filled sac or lump of tissue that grows within an ovary.

This growth is extremely common and can occur in women of all ages, usually without pain and disappears on it’s on.

However some of us are unlucky and the cysts can increase in size which then causes the pain you may be experiencing.

There are two main types of ovarian cysts:

Functional ovarian cysts which are the most common. This type is innocent and formed during your menstrual cycle and are only around for a short period of time.

The second type are Pathological cysts. These are the type that grow larger in the ovaries and are either harmless or cancerous.

Next we will take a look at the symptoms of a cyst on ovary and the treatment options available.

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