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About ovarian cysts
Personalized care. Clear answers. Thoughtful options. A plan built for you.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are often benign and may resolve without treatment. Size, appearance, symptoms, age, and pregnancy status help determine whether monitoring or treatment is appropriate.
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When to make an appointment
- One-sided pelvic pain
- Bloating or pelvic pressure
- Pain during sex
- A cyst found on imaging
Seek urgent care when symptoms are severe.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for life-threatening symptoms. This website cannot diagnose an emergency.
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What care may include
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Pelvic evaluation and ultrasound
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Observation with follow-up imaging when appropriate
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Pain management or surgery for selected cysts
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Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before your visit.
Do ovarian cysts always cause symptoms?
No. Many are found incidentally and go away on their own. Larger, persistent, ruptured, or twisting cysts can cause pain or other symptoms.
How are ovarian cysts treated?
Care may include watchful waiting, follow-up ultrasound, symptom relief, or surgery. The plan depends on the cyst and your individual risk factors.
When is pelvic pain an emergency?
Seek urgent care for sudden severe pain, pain with fever or vomiting, faintness, heavy bleeding, or symptoms that feel dangerous. These can require prompt evaluation.
