Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

A hemorrhagic functional ovarian cyst may not cause any symptoms and go away on its own. Sometimes, it may lead to serious complications. Treatment may be conservative or surgical. Hemorrhagic ...

Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and releasing ...

Acupuncture may be useful for those with ovarian cysts because it can improve blood flow to the pelvis and help regulate hormones. It may also be helpful in reducing pain and stress. Ovarian cysts are ...

The overall risk of malignancy in pancreatic cysts may be as low as 0.5 to 1.5%, and the annual risk of progression is 0.5%. 7,15 Conversely, studies estimate that 15% of all pancreatic ...

University of Southern Queensland provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in ten ...

A newly engineered antibody can penetrate kidney cysts and interrupt the growth signals that drive polycystic kidney disease. Early tests show it selectively kills cyst cells while leaving healthy ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In ...