What are the risks of ovarian cysts?

Risk of ovary cyst: Cystic or enlarged ovaries can cause pain and painful sex. They can affect menstrual cycles and fertility. They can cause hoone imbalance too. In severe cases they can damage the ovary and require removal.

Most ovarian cysts: Are benign and resolve on their own. Sometimes bleeding occurs into the cyst causing enlargement and or pain. These can rupture and resolve. Rarely a ruptured cyst causes internal bleeding requiring surgery. Rarely cysts are tumors either benign or malignant. The different types are distinguished by ultrasound exams. Sometimes surgery is necessary to figure this out.