From MayoClinic.com

An ovarian cyst is a cyst that develops inside an ovary. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the surface of an ovary. The ovaries are two organs — each about the size and shape of an Almond — located on each side of a woman's uterus. Eggs (ova) develop and mature in the ovaries and are released in monthly cycles during a woman's childbearing years.

Many women have ovarian cysts at some time during their lives. Most cysts present little or no discomfort and are harmless. The majority of cysts disappear without treatment within a few months.

However, cysts — especially those that have ruptured — sometimes produce serious symptoms that on rare occasions can be life-threatening. The best way to protect your health is to know the symptoms and types of cysts that may signal a more significant problem, and to schedule regular pelvic examinations.

Signs and symptoms

You can't depend on symptoms alone to tell you if you have an ovarian cyst. In fact, you'll likely have no symptoms at all. Or if you do, the symptoms may be similar to those of other conditions, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cancer. Even appendicitis and diverticulitis can produce symptoms that mimic a ruptured ovarian cyst.

• Appendicitis

• Endometriosis

• Ovarian cancer

Still, it's important to be watchful of any symptoms or changes in your body and to know which symptoms are serious. If you have an ovarian cyst, you may experience the following signs and symptoms:

• Menstrual irregularities

• Pelvic pain — a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs

• Pelvic pain shortly before your period begins or just before it ends

• Pelvic pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)

• Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness similar to that experienced during pregnancy

• Fullness or heaviness in your abdomen

• Pressure on your rectum or bladder — difficulty emptying your bladder completely

The signs and symptoms that signal the need for immediate medical attention include:

• Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain

• Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting

• Endometriosis

• Ovarian cancer

• vomiting

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