Tag: Ovarian health

Follicles are a normal part of the female reproductive cycle, while cysts can sometimes indicate an underlying issue. It's crucial to understand the normal function of the body's processes and how to tell the difference between a cyst and a follicle through size, structure, and timing.

Functional ovarian cysts are remarkably common, and an estimated 7% of women experience a symptomatic one at some point in their lives. When one of these normal, fluid-filled sacs accumulates blood, it becomes what is often called a hemogenic or hemorrhagic cyst, a development tied directly to the menstrual cycle.