| The fluid-filled sac, which usually develops on the | | | | the ovulation takes place, the egg is released and |
| surface of an ovary, is a problem that affects | | | | it travels through the uterine tubes to reach the |
| many women. This is also called the ovarian cyst, | | | | center of the uterus. |
| and there are known a lot of different types, | | | | Most of the ovarian cysts arenât |
| depending on the cause that provoked them. | | | | dangerous, they are the so called functional cysts. |
| These ovarian cysts can show no symptoms at | | | | Studies revealed that between 4% and 10% of |
| all, or they can cause serious health problems. | | | | the childbearing age women develop polycystic |
| Situated on either side of the uterus, the ovaries | | | | ovarian syndrome. The effects of that syndrome |
| have a walnut-size, and are nestled under the | | | | are infertility, increased risk of diabetes, uterine or |
| fringed ends of the fallopian or uterine tubes. | | | | breast cancer, excessive body hair, persistent |
| During the menstrual cycle, an egg will be | | | | acne, and other. |
| developed and matured by an ovary, and when | | | | |