What does "a cyst on your ovary" indicate?

I went for an ultrasound last month. The doctor says I have a cyst on my ovary. He wants me to come back for another ultrasound next month. Has anyone ever had one of these? Should I be worried? What does it mean?

What does "a cyst on your ovary" indicate?
We all have cysts in our ovaries called follicles...however you must have had one that was a little larger than normal. They just monitor it to make sure it goes down. I wouldnt worry about it.
Reply:Most functional ovarian cysts go away without treatment within 1 to 3 menstrual cycles. If you have a functional cyst that persists through 2 to 3 menstrual cycles or that causes symptoms, your health professional will probably recommend birth control pills, which stop the ovulation process. Birth control pills should prevent new functional cysts from developing, but they may not speed up the shrinkage of an existing cyst.





If a cyst does not go away, your health professional may want to surgically remove the cyst.





If you have a cyst that bleeds or causes severe pain, you can have it surgically removed
Reply:I wouldn't worry too much. I have several cysts, and have for about a year. Just make sure you go back for the follow up appointment.





A small cyst, the corpus luteum, is formed during ovulation. If the egg is fertilized, the cyst produces progesterone to maintain the pregnancy until the placenta is developed enough to take over.





So you cyst could be this type, or could be for another reason. Most doctors don't worry about them until they're fairly large. The follow up appointment will most likely be to see if the cyst has grown. They're uncomfortable, and really painful if they burst.