Simple Ovarian Cyst

When a woman ovulates, the egg releases from the surface of the ovary. On occasion, the site from which the egg releases will form a cyst that is fluid filled. Often, that fluid is simply clear body fluid and the cyst is referred to as a "simple" cyst. If the cyst remains intact, it generally is reabsorbed into the body and goes away, usually occurs over a 2- to 4-week period. 
On occasion,