Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

Most women will develop an ovarian cyst at some point in their life. In most cases, these cysts are not dangerous for women under 55, but that doesn’t mean that ovarian cysts cannot be a major threat ...

A Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Occasionally, Baker’s cysts may rupture, potentially leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s ...

Pop star Miley Cyrus recently revealed she endured an ovarian cyst rupture during a New Year’s Eve party she hosted. The singer-songwriter said the ordeal was excruciating and she needed emergency ...

Over the weekend, Kate Beckinsale revealed on social media she was in tremendous pain because an ovarian cyst ruptured inside her. Luckily, though, she's already out of the hospital. Over the weekend, ...

The actress shared photos on Instagram documenting her health scare. Actress Kate Beckinsale’s hospitalization over the weekend is shedding light on an important topic in women’s health, ovarian cysts ...

The Underworld actress, 45, got support from celebrity friends after sharing the news on Instagram Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus ...