Ovarian Cysts – What Each Woman Needs To Know
Most ovarian cysts are found either on or inside the ovary and contain harmless fluid. The ovaries are two almond-shaped organs situated either side of the uterus. After the age of puberty, they release an ovum (egg) each month that travels through the fallopian tube in preparation for fertilization. In the male, the testes perform similar functions to the ovaries, i.e., production of sex cells and secretion of hormones.