An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on the ovary. It is usually benign, meaning it is not cancerous.

The most common types of ovarian cysts are follicular cysts, corpus luteum cysts, dermoid cysts, and cystadenomas.

The symptoms of an ovarian cyst can include pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, irregular periods, and nausea and vomiting.

Ovarian cysts are diagnosed with a pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests.

Ovarian cysts can be treated with surgery, medication, or watchful waiting.

The risks of ovarian cysts include ovarian torsion, ovarian rupture, infertility, and cancer.

Women of all ages, women who have never been pregnant, women who have a family history of ovarian cysts, and women who take fertility drugs are all at risk for developing ovarian cysts.

Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can include pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, irregular periods, and weight loss.

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed with a pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests.

Ovarian cancer is treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

The prognosis for ovarian cancer depends on the stage of the cancer, the patient's age and overall health, and the type of treatment.

The risk factors for ovarian cancer include age, family history of ovarian cancer, personal history of breast cancer, and obesity.

You can reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and taking oral contraceptives.

If you think you might have an ovarian cyst or ovarian cancer, you should see your doctor right away.