Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...

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Most women will develop an ovarian cyst at some point in their life. In most cases, these cysts are not dangerous for women under 55, but that doesn’t mean that ovarian cysts cannot be a major threat ...

If you have an ovarian cyst and suddenly feel a sharp or intense pain in your lower belly, you might wonder if the cyst has ruptured (broken open). A ruptured ovarian cyst can cause a range of ...

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A ruptured ovarian cyst usually isn’t a medical emergency or cause for concern. You can typically manage symptoms with over-the-counter pain medication. The most common type of ovarian cyst happens ...

The actress shared photos on Instagram documenting her health scare. Actress Kate Beckinsale’s hospitalization over the weekend is shedding light on an important topic in women’s health, ovarian cysts ...

Over the weekend, Kate Beckinsale revealed on social media she was in tremendous pain because an ovarian cyst ruptured inside her. Luckily, though, she's already out of the hospital. Over the weekend, ...

Ovarian cysts are small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 centimeters (cm) in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries and passes through the ...

Ruptured ovarian cysts often cause mild or no symptoms. You can typically treat a cyst that ruptures with pain medication. Severe cases of ruptured ovarian cysts can be life-threatening, though it's ...