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 ...
Peter Weiss, MD, is a practicing OB/GYN and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. Functional cysts usually go away on their own after 2-3 menstrual cycles. Endometriomas, ...
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition that causes the uterine lining to become thicker due to an excess of the hormone estrogen without progesterone. It can cause irregular menstrual bleeding. Cystic ...