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 ...

If your OB/GYN tells you that you have ovarian cysts, it might make you worry about ovarian cancer. But even though these two conditions can bring on similar symptoms, they’re very different ...

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

Ovarian cysts can be simple or complex. Complex ovarian cysts are those that contain either blood or a solid substance. They are more likely to require treatment. Simple cysts are relatively ...

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 ...

If you develop milia, don’t worry: These tiny cysts are harmless and may go away on their own without treatment (especially if they’re small), says board-certified dermatologist Dr. William Huang.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You may be able to get rid of milia with exfoliating products, prescription ...

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 ...