Ovarian Cysts Overview

Categories: General Information

Ovarian cysts are sacs or blisters filled with fluid or a fluid-solid mix. They appear either inside or on the surface of an ovary. Although some cysts may rupture, bleed or cause pain and require surgery, most are harmless and will disappear on their own. Ovarian cysts come in all different types and sizes. Many are about the size of a pea while in some rare cases they can weigh over a hundred pounds and measure 40 inches across. They also exhibit a wide range ... Read More

Endometrial Cyst or Chocolate Cyst

Categories: Complex Ovarian Cysts

An endometrial cyst or chocolate cyst is a common complication of endometriosis.It is caused when endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus breaks off and invades an ovary.This transplanted tissue is stimulated to grow and bleed with each menstrual cycle. Over time the blood accumulates inside the ovary, gets old and turns brown (thus the name chocolate cyst). The resulting cyst continues it's growth and can grow as large as a grapefruit.This type of cyst is also known as an endometrioma or ... Read More