7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Ovarian Cysts

Recently, my OB/GYN found a rather large cyst on my right ovary. I'm not a stranger to ovarian cysts - I've had a ton of little ones throughout my teenage and adult years, plus one big one that ruptured back in 2008. But this time, the doctor suggested that we remove the cyst through laparascopic surgery. At this point, I'm so uncomfortable with this darn thing that I'm thrilled to have it out, although worried that I might lose one of my ovaries in the process. I'm also worried about recovery time since I have a very active 3 1/2 year old boy that loves to jump around - right now the plan is for him to spend lots of time with Grandma and Grandpa while I recover. I wrote about the whole thing on my personal blog and what struck me was how often this happens. We poor mommas! So I did a little research. Click through for 7 facts every woman should know about ovarian cysts! -By Beth Anne Ballance

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