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Most ovarian cysts are harmless and resolve on their own without treatment. However, some cysts can cause symptoms or complications. Types of ovarian cysts include:
1. Functional cysts: These are the most common type of ovarian cyst and form as part of the menstrual cycle. They include follicular cysts, which form when a follicle fails to release an egg during ovulation, and corpus luteum cysts, which form when the follicle releases an egg but does not shrink after ovulation.
2. Dermoid cysts: Also known as mature cystic teratomas, these cysts develop from cells that produce human eggs and can contain tissue such as hair, skin, or teeth.
3. Endometriomas: These cysts form as a result of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Endometriomas develop when endometrial tissue attaches to the ovaries and forms cysts filled with old blood.
4. Cystadenomas: These cysts develop from ovarian tissue and can be filled with fluid or mucous.
Symptoms of ovarian cysts can vary depending on the size, type, and whether they cause complications. Some women may not experience any symptoms, while others may have:
Most ovarian cysts are harmless and resolve on their own without treatment. However, some cysts can cause symptoms or complications. Types of ovarian cysts include:
1. Functional cysts: These are the most common type of ovarian cyst and form as part of the menstrual cycle. They include follicular cysts, which form when a follicle fails to release an egg during ovulation, and corpus luteum cysts, which form when the follicle releases an egg but does not shrink after ovulation.
2. Dermoid cysts: Also known as mature cystic teratomas, these cysts develop from cells that produce human eggs and can contain tissue such as hair, skin, or teeth.
3. Endometriomas: These cysts form as a result of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Endometriomas develop when endometrial tissue attaches to the ovaries and forms cysts filled with old blood.
4. Cystadenomas: These cysts develop from ovarian tissue and can be filled with fluid or mucous.
Symptoms of ovarian cysts can vary depending on the size, type, and whether they cause complications. Some women may not experience any symptoms, while others may have:
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