A ruptured ovarian cyst occurs when a fluid-filled sac on the ovary breaks releasing its contents into the pelvic cavity ...

If you’ve ever had an ultrasound that’s diagnosed ovarian cysts, you need to read this… Most of us by now have heard of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic condition ...

Many ovarian cysts cause no symptoms ... If a doctor suspects you may have a cyst, a pregnancy test and an ultrasound is done to show the cyst’s shape, size and location, whether it’s fluid ...

An ovarian cyst may be found during a routine pelvic exam or a physical exam as the doctor feels the reproductive organs for any lumps or changes. Additional tests that may be ordered to gain more ...

According to Dr Rani, the best way to keep track of ovarian health is through regular check-ups and ultrasounds. An ultrasound can identify the size, type, and characteristics of a cyst. In some cases ...

But - "luckily" - her GP pushed for an ultrasound. "And they discovered that I had a very large ovarian cyst. It was actually twisted, which was the reason for the stabbing pain," she says.