Ovarian Cysts–the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Woman: the Owner’s Manual)

Ovarian cyst--every woman gets them. Mostly, they're just a result of normal functioning of the monthly cycle. This exposition helps draw the lines among the different categories--functional (harmless) cysts, benign cysts (bear watching), and malignancies (the worst category). In the beginning, they may all look like the functional ones, so a strategy needs to be in place for your doctor to follow.