Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These fluid-filled sacs develop in or ...

A ruptured ovarian cyst sent Kate Beckinsale to the hospital recently. But what causes ovarian cysts and how do you treat them if they rupture? Kate Beckinsale was hospitalized over the weekend after ...

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 fluid-filled or semi-solid sacs that can form either inside or on the surface of the ovaries. They are especially common among individuals who are pregnant or approaching menopause.

The ovaries are two small organs located on either side of the uterus in a woman’s body. They make hormones, including estrogen, which trigger menstruation. Every month, the ovaries release a tiny egg ...

Hailey Bieber is getting candid about her struggles with ovarian cysts. In a recent Instagram story, the 26-year-old model-turned-entrepreneur opened up about suffering from a painful ovarian cyst ...

Ovarian cysts have become a common health issue lately, with a lot of women getting diagnosed with these fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovary. While most of these cysts are harmless ...

The actress shared photos on Instagram documenting her health scare. Actress Kate Beckinsale’s hospitalization over the weekend is shedding light on an important topic in women’s health, ovarian cysts ...

Most experts and those experiencing the potentially debilitating features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects one in eight women, want greater awareness and a name change to improve ...

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 ...

No, ovarian cysts can’t typically cause abnormal Pap smears. The most common cause of an abnormal Pap smear is infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to changes in the cervical ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...