An ovarian cyst is a closed cavity or sac containing liquid or semisolid material which develops in an ovary. Ovarian cysts are rarely cancerous. The ovaries, Fallopian tubes, peritoneum, and colon are involved. Ovarian cysts can affect females of all ages.
Some ovarian cysts produce no symptoms.
Swelling without pain in the lower abdomen. Difficulty emptying the bladder completely. Brownish vaginal discharge. Painful sexual intercourse. Ovarian cysts sometimes develop during pregnancy.