Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in 10 women. But sometimes they can cause pain—especially when they burst.

However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe pain and vomiting and requires immediate medical aid.

If a cyst’s appearance raises concerns—especially if the woman has elevated CA 125 levels—she will likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for specialized evaluation and treatment.

In the majority of cases, ovarian cysts don’t need any treatment and most of them go away on their own. If your doctor considers your ovarian cyst to be low risk, she may choose to monitor it ...

Cancerous cysts are more common in women who have been through the menopause. Surgical treatment to remove the cysts may be needed if they're large, causing symptoms, or potentially cancerous.

Cancer survivor Tig Notaro is OK, recovering in the hospital from a "massive" cyst that burst and caused internal bleeding, she explained today on Facebook. "Dearest humans," she wrote. "it is me ...