It is best to avoid popping a cyst as this can increase the risk of infection. However, various home remedies may help a cyst to heal on its own. Medical treatments may also be an option in some ...

A 72-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a rash involving his perianal region. Physical examination reveals a well-demarcated zone of erythema in the perianal region. A 72-year-old man is ...

They’re less likely after menopause. About 8% of women who haven’t yet gone through menopause will get an ovarian cyst big enough to need treatment. Ovarian cancer forms when normal cells in ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

If complex ovarian cysts do cause symptoms, people may notice the following: pressure or bloating in the abdomen general pain in the lower abdomen vomiting or nausea if the cyst causes the ovaries ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in or on your ovaries. Some cyst types can become large in size and may require surgery. Most ovarian cysts are benign (noncancerous). They ...

A Bartholin's cyst, also known as Bartholin's gland cyst or a Bartholin’s duct cyst, occurs when one of two glands at the vaginal opening fills up with fluid. You can treat a Bartholin’s cyst at home ...

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a procedure used to obtain a sample of cells from a breast lump. The results help determine whether it’s a cyst, an infection, a benign tumor, or cancer. FNA is usually ...

Jennifer Jones, MD, Advanced Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota William Tremaine, MD, Professor of Medicine ...