What Women Need to Know About Ovarian Cysts and Cancer

The ovaries are small organs found deep within a woman’s pelvis. They are integral parts of the female reproductive system and are responsible for producing the eggs (oocytes) essential for human fertilization. During ovulation, one of the ovaries releases a mature egg from its sac into the fallopian tubes. The sac typically dissolves soon after. However, there are times when a sac remains and becomes filled with fluid or air, developing into a cyst.

Cysts that form in or around the ovaries may cause mild symptoms or no noticeable symptoms at all. As a result, they can go …read more