If an ovary is stuck to another organ, we can often tell the source of the problem, especially with active endometriosis. Certain patterns and types of adhesions also suggest certain causes. Sometimes we can match a patient's known history of infection or previous surgeries with her adhesions. This can help eliminate some possible causes for the scarring. For more information about scarring, please see the CEC newsletter about Adhesions .
Cancers are almost always immediately visible and obvious.
Although this article has only touched on many aspects of cysts, I hope we've helped you sort through some of the possibilities you may face.