It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has a small ...

There are two surgical options for ovarian cysts. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, while laparotomy requires a larger cut. Factors affecting the decision include the size of the cyst and ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.