This is a term used when there is a swelling in the ovary

This could contain either clear fluid , mucinous fluid old blood or sebaceous fluid .

It could cause menstrual irregularities, pain in the abdomen or painful periods. It could occur at any age groups , are generally benign and at times could be malignant

The tests done to determine and help in diagnosis are

 Sonography
 CT Scan
 MRI
 Blood tests or tumor markers

If the cyst is small, does not cause any symptoms it could be functional and does not merit any surgery. A repeat Sonography will be helpful.

But in most cases a surgery is indicated.

Laparoscopy is good in most cases but not in malignant cases

The cyst wall can be peeled on Laparoscopy and sent for testing.

We at Dr Sudha Tandon’s fertility , IVF , Gynec Endoscopy and Maternity center have all world class facilities for laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for all pelvic pathologies and IUI /IVF and ICSI treatment for ART .