Women in their childbearing years are at greater risk for developing ovarian dermoid cysts — a unique type of growth much different than any other cyst. “What’s interesting about a dermoid that makes ...

Whether they’re on your ovaries, on your breasts, or on your bikini line masquerading as ingrown hairs, cysts can be pretty mundane medical business. But dermoid cysts are different. Thanks to their ...

One of the most common types of ovarian cysts that we see in young women is the dermoid cyst. These cysts form from very early on, as the ovaries of a young girl begin to evolve. Dermoid cysts are ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. Women have two ovaries—each about the size and shape of an almond—on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova), which develop ...

Maria Masters – Unless you're hoping to have a child (or just saw a picture of an adorable baby), you probably don't give your ovaries much thought. So it might be a little unsettling to realize that ...

Around one in 10 women will develop ovarian cysts at some point during their lives, and while the prospect of a cyst growing on your ovaries could set off alarm bells, they aren’t something you need ...

Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

"Are you comfortable?" the ultrasound tech asked as she prepped my belly for a routine scan. I was eight months pregnant with my fourth child who thought my bladder was a trampoline and communicated ...

The Hypochondriac asks: Could it be a dermoid? Feb. 15, 2008 — -- The Hypochondriac Asks: Could it be a dermoid ovarian cyst? The Angst: The Hypochondriac has been feeling pressure on the left ...

Fact: People with uteruses don’t get enough credit. Not only are many of us subjected to unfathomable period cramps on a monthly basis, the trials and tribulations of postpartum life, and the ...