| Types of ovarian cysts |
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Functional cystsFunctional cysts, or simple cysts, are part of the normal process of menstruation. They have nothing to do with disease, and can be treated. There are 3 types of functional cysts: Graafian, Luteal, and Hemorrhagic. These types of cysts occur during ovulation. If the egg is not released, the ovary can fill up with fluid. Usually these types of cysts will go away after a few period cycles. Graafian follicle cyst Usually, these cysts have no symptoms and will vanish by themselves within a few months. Ultrasound is the main method used to diagnose the follicular cyst. Corpus luteum cyst Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst They can be treated normally and often heal themselves without the need for treatment or any type of surgery. Dermoid ovarian cystA dermoid ovarian cyst is a non-cancerous type of ovarian cyst. Dermoids are common, constituting about one-third of all non-cancerous ovarian tumors. They are often found in young women. Dermoids rarely become cancerous. Cancer occurs in only 1-2 percent of cases, usually in women over 40. There is a similar tumor called an immature teratoma that is cancerous but rare (accounting for 1 percent of all ovarian cancers). In roughly 10 percent of cases, dermoid ovarian cysts will be found in both ovaries. More information on Dermoid ovarian cysts Endometrioid cystPart of the condition known as endometriosis, this type of cyst is formed when endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane that makes up the inner layer of the uterine wall) grows in the ovaries. An emdometrioid cyst usually affects women during their reproductive years and may cause chronic pelvic pain associated with menstruation.
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