Can an ovarian cyst on my left ovary prevent me from having children?
In general, ovarian cysts do not prevent pregnancy. In rare cases, treating ovarian cysts may affect fertility. The ovaries are complex organs in the female pelvis. They produce eggs and hormones. The biological machinery required for these functions may also produce ovarian growths. Ovarian cysts and tumors may form from any of the many types of cells that form the ovary. A cyst is a growth that is primarily filled with fluid. A tumor is made up mostly of solid tissue. Many growths have both fluid and solid components. The most common ovarian cysts are functional cysts. They form from the follicle cells. These cells create a protective layer around the developing egg. Functional cysts usually go away without treatment in one or two months. They have no negative impact on fertility. Occasionally, a functional cyst will become painful, large, or rupture. A woman may need surgery to remove the cyst in these cases. Other cysts and tumors form from egg cells, cells that coat the ovary (epi
