Glossary

Ovarian cyst

Ovarian cyst

Ovarialzyste·Also: Eierstockzyste

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled cavity on the ovary. Such cysts are usually benign and often disappear on their own, but they can occasionally cause pain or menstrual cycle disturbances.

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