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*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 40 | |
| 30s | 157 | |
| 40s | 281 | |
| 50s | 223 | |
| 60s | 106 | |
| 70+ | 41 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 848 |