Many unruptured aneurysms will not cause symptoms. Whether people receive treatment for an unruptured aneurysm may depend on the location, size, and shape of the aneurysm, as well as any symptoms it causes. People with an unruptured brain aneurysm can live a typical life. However, they may need to go through a period of adjusting to their diagnosis as well as time to heal from any treatments they receive. A doctor will likely want to monitor small aneurysms, as well as regularly checking blood pressure, cholesterol, and any other medical conditions.