Do not try to pop or drain a cyst on your own. Surgery is often the best way to remove a cyst completely. Cysts can become inflamed or infected if not treated properly. Cysts can be safely removed ...

Ovarian cysts form when fluid accumulates within a membrane inside an ovary. A cyst is like a sac, a pocket of fluid just like a blister, and the membrane which encases it separates it from the other ...

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.