Endometriosis can cause fluid-filled cysts, usually in or around the ovaries. In some people, these cysts may rupture. A ruptured cyst may not cause any problems, but it can sometimes require ...

Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...

Editor's Note: In May 2026, the Endocrine Society and other international experts officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This change ...

Cystic acne can be painful, stubborn and difficult to manage. Unlike ordinary pimples that sit close to the surface of the skin, cysts and nodules develop deeper in the skin and can leave permanent ...