What is ovarian cyst?

A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. Once formed, a cyst may go away on its own, rupture, or require surgical removal.

How do members experience ovarian cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ovarian cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for ovarian cyst*

Who has ovarian cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 37
30s 158
40s 283
50s 205
60s 91
70+ 37

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 811