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Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

A hemorrhagic functional ovarian cyst may not cause any symptoms and go away on its own. Sometimes, it may lead to serious complications. Treatment may be conservative or surgical. Hemorrhagic ...

A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that bleeds. Smaller cysts that do not cause symptoms may go away without treatment. However, a person may need surgery to remove a large or ...

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.