DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 59-year-old man who had a Baker’s cyst 20 years ago. It returned three years ago. I had surgery, which was supposed to take care of things. I have had it drained twice, only ...

Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...

A ruptured ovarian cyst usually isn’t a medical emergency or cause for concern. You can typically manage symptoms with over-the-counter pain medication. The most common type of ovarian cyst happens ...

If you have an ovarian cyst and suddenly feel a sharp or intense pain in your lower belly, you might wonder if the cyst has ruptured (broken open). A ruptured ovarian cyst can cause a range of ...

Q: What is a Baker’s cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker’s cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...

Ovarian cysts are small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 centimeters (cm) in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries and passes through the ...

Ruptured ovarian cysts often cause mild or no symptoms. You can typically treat a cyst that ruptures with pain medication. Severe cases of ruptured ovarian cysts can be life-threatening, though it's ...