A scan mentioned an “ovarian cyst,” or you’ve had pelvic pain and bloating? Most cysts are harmless and settle on their own — but it’s worth understanding yours.
An ovarian cyst is simply a fluid-filled sac on or in an ovary. They are extremely common, and most are functional cysts — a normal part of how the ovary works each month — that appear and disappear on their own without any treatment. Finding one on a scan is usually nothing to fear. In Hindi it’s often described as "bacchedani/ovary mein gaanth ya paani ki thaili".
A smaller number of cysts need a closer look — if they’re large, persistent, causing pain, or linked to conditions like PCOS or endometriosis. The goal is never to rush, but to tell the harmless ones (the vast majority) from the few that deserve treatment, and to do that calmly and clearly.
Almost always, no. The great majority are benign (non-cancerous) and many resolve by themselves within a cycle or two. A small number need monitoring or removal. Sudden, severe pelvic pain with a known cyst should be seen the same day, as occasionally a cyst can twist — but that’s uncommon, and it’s exactly what a check protects against.
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Most are just part of a normal cycle — a few have a specific cause.
The most common kind — they form as part of ovulation each month and usually vanish on their own within a cycle or two.
In PCOS, the ovaries show many small follicles. These aren’t “cysts” to be removed — they’re treated by managing the hormones behind PCOS.
Endometriosis can cause a specific type of cyst (an “endometrioma”), and there are other benign types — each with its own clear approach.
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The whole aim is to reassure where reassurance is due, and act only where it’s genuinely needed. Dr. Agarwal walks you through it clearly.
Any pain, bloating or cycle changes, plus your history — including PCOS or endometriosis if relevant.
A painless scan shows the cyst’s size and type, which tells her most of what she needs to know.
Many cysts are simply watched with a repeat scan; occasionally a blood test adds useful information.
You leave knowing whether it’s “leave it alone,” “re-scan in a few weeks,” or “worth treating” — and why.
From simply watching, to hormones, to keyhole removal that protects your ovary.
For most cysts, the right treatment is a repeat scan to confirm it has settled on its own — no medicine, no procedure.
Where hormones are involved (as in PCOS), treating the underlying pattern is what helps — not removing a normal ovary finding.
If a cyst is large, persistent or troublesome, Dr. Agarwal can remove it by laparoscopy — carefully preserving the healthy ovary wherever possible.
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With more than 18 years in women’s health and laparoscopy training, Dr. Agarwal is experienced in telling harmless ovarian cysts from the few that need action — and in removing them by keyhole surgery while protecting the ovary and future fertility. Her instinct is always to reassure first and treat only when it’s truly warranted.
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Usually not. Most ovarian cysts are harmless and clear on their own within a cycle or two. The point of a check is simply to confirm that yours is one of the common, benign kind — which the vast majority are.
Most don’t. The usual approach is a repeat scan to confirm the cyst has settled. Surgery is reserved for cysts that are large, persistent, painful or suspicious — and even then it’s keyhole and ovary-sparing where possible.
Most don’t. Some types — like those from endometriosis, or the pattern in PCOS — can affect fertility, but these are treatable. Understanding your specific cyst is the key, and many women with cysts conceive without difficulty.
No. In PCOS the ovaries show many small follicles, which isn’t the same as a single cyst that might need removing. PCOS is treated by managing the hormones behind it, not by surgery.
Sudden, severe pelvic pain — especially with nausea or vomiting — should be seen the same day, as occasionally a cyst can twist. This is uncommon, and getting checked is exactly what protects against it.
Completely. Booking over WhatsApp is discreet, there are no public forms, and Dr. Agarwal takes the time to explain your scan calmly so you leave knowing exactly where you stand.
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