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Ovarian Cysts

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Most ovarian cysts are of no consequence and fluctuate in size or resolve during the menstrual cycle. However, larger ovarian cysts may become very painful, especially if rupture of the cyst has occurred. One gynecologic emergency associated with ovarian cysts is called ovarian torsion, which occurs when an ovarian cyst causes the ovary to twist and prevents blood flow to the ovary.

Fast Facts:

• --Ovarian cysts are caused by a follicular cyst that form when the follicle grows larger than normal.
• --The most common way a cyst is diagnosed is through an ultrasound.
• --The treatment of ovarian cysts varies from waiting and monitoring to surgical procedures.

5 Great Resources on Ovarian Cysts

• WomensHealth.gov: Ovarian Cysts
• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cysts Introduction
• MedlinePlus: Ovarian Cysts
• Wikipedia: Ovarian Cyst
• eMedicine: Ovarian Cysts

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What are Ovarian Cysts?

• OvaryResearch: Ovarian Cysts
• MedicineNet: What are Ovarian Cysts
• J. Glenn Bradley, MD: Ovarian Cysts - What Are They & What To Do About Them?
• American Academy of Family Physicians: What is an Ovarian Cyst?
• Institute For Female Alternative Medicine: Ovarian Cyst
• eMedicineHealth: Ovarian Cysts

What Are The Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
• eMedicineHealth: Ovarian Cysts Symptoms
• WomensHealth.gov: What are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts?
• NHS Direct: Ovarian Cysts - Symptoms
• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cysts - Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Ovarian Cysts?

• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cysts - Causes | Complications
• Women's Health Matters: Complications associated with Ovarian Cysts
• MedicineNet: What Causes Ovarian Cysts?
• eMedicineHealth: Ovarian Cysts Causes
• WrongDiagnosis: Complications of Ovarian Cysts

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Ovarian Cysts?

• A.D.A.M. (via Heathline): Ovarian Cysts - Treatment
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Birth Control Pills for Ovarian Cysts
• Women's Health Matters: Ovarian Cysts: Treatment
• eMedicineHealth: Ovarian Cysts Treatment | Self-Care at Home | Medications | Surgery
• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cysts - Treatment
• Health Scout: Treatment of Ovarian Cysts

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Ovarian Cysts?

• Acupuncture.com: Can Acupuncture Treat Ovarian Cysts?
• Health World: Fragrant Remedy for Ovarian Cysts | Help for Ovarian Cysts
• Alive: Ovarian Cysts? | Ovarian Cysts | Ovarian Cysts Symptoms, Cause, Nutrition, & Remedies
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Ovarian Cysts & Chinese Medicine
• Earth Clinic: Ovarian Cyst Remedies
• Su Jok: Ovarian Cyst Treatment with Su Jok Therapy (Acupuncture)

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Ovarian Cysts?

• The Natural Health Website for Women: Types of Ovarian Cysts
• Medem: Types of Ovarian Cysts
• Women's Health: Types of Ovarian Cysts
• WrongDiagnosis: Types of Ovarian Cysts
• Capital Women's Care: Types of Ovarian Cysts

How Do You Prevent Ovarian Cysts?

• Healthwise (via WebMD): Functional Ovarian Cysts Prevention
• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cysts - Prevention
• WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Ovarian Cysts

Foundations and Support Groups on Ovarian Cysts

• Meet Up: Join an Ovarian Cyst Meet Up Near You
• Ovarian Cyst: Ovarian Cyst Support Group Forum
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association: Polycystic Support Foundation
• Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Ovarian Cysts

• Mothering Corner: Ovarian Cysts
• Wisdom of Healing: Herbal Support for Ovarian Cysts
• Yahoo Answers: Ovarian Cysts? | Ovarian Cysts & Pregnancy
• Revolution Health: Ovarian Cysts & Other Wacky Diagnosis
• Daily Strength: Ovarian Cyst

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Ovarian Cysts

• HealthBoards: Ovarian Cysts - When Will the Pain Stop?
• Myspace Forum: Ovarian Cysts
• Yahoo Groups: PCOS Pals | Polycystic Ovaries | PCO Holistic
• Topix: Ask a Doctor - Ovarian Cyst

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ovarian Cysts

• PubMed: Articles on Ovarian Cysts
• Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA): Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2007)
• The Indian Journal of Pediatrics: Primary Hypothyroidism with Precocious Puberty & Bilateral Cystic Ovaries (2007)
• American Family Physician: Current perspectives in polycystic ovary syndrome
• Google Scholar: Ovarian Cyst Articles

Clinical Trials on Ovarian Cysts

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Ovarian Cysts Trial Search | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Trial Search
• CenterWatch: Ovarian Cysts Trial Search | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Trial Search

Ovarian Cysts Video and Images

• eMedicine: Ovarian Cyst Images
• San Fransico Women's Healthcare Inc.: Ovarian Cyst Photos
• Womens Surgery Group: Ovarian Cysts Photos
• Geneva Foundation: Ovarian Follicular Cyst
• Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre: Ovarian Surgery
• Google Image: Ovarian Cysts Image Search
• Google Video: Laparoscopy for Large Ovarian Cyst (Time: 1:05)
• YouTube: Histopathology Ovary--Dermoid Cyst (Time: 2:08)

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