What Really Causes Ovarian Cysts?
First of all, let’s take a quick look at what a cyst is and how it forms. Cysts, by definition, are simply fluid filled sacs. They are similar to a blister, but found on the inside of your body. Cysts can form for a variety of reasons, but mainly occur when a normal bodily function experiences a small abnormality. Ok, now that we know what a cyst is, what is an ovarian cyst? The obvious answer is an ovarian cyst is a cyst located on the ovaries. Ok, you probably figured that one out, but here is how it works. During a normal menstrual cycle, the ovary breaks open to release an egg. In addition, a small sac called a corpus luteum forms that will produce progesterone, a hormone that will help to prepare the lining of the uterus for the egg. During these processes, in either case, an abnormality may cause a cyst to form. Perhaps the ovary did not close properly after it released the egg, or the corpus luteum becomes infected and begins to develop fluid. These two scenarios are the most co
