Polycystic Ovary

Picture of a normal ovary and a polycystic ovary

In some women, cysts form on the ovaries. A cyst is a sac-shaped structure in the body. Cysts usually are filled with fluid.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Current as ofOctober 6, 2017

Current as of: October 6, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology