Do ovaries produce cysts each cycle? Should they be examined?
Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their childbearing years. Most cysts result from the changes in hormone levels that occur during the menstrual cycle and the production and release of eggs from the ovaries. A woman can develop one cyst or many cysts. Ovarian cysts can vary in size-from as small as a pea to as big as a grapefruit. There are different types of ovarian cysts, and each causes a variety of symptoms. All cysts can bleed, rupture, twist and cause pain. Most cysts are benign-not cancerous. A few cysts, though, may turn out to be malignant (cancerous). For this reason, all cysts should be checked by your doctor.
