What is an ovarian cyst? It is a tumor in the ovary that can either be benign or malign.
The most common type, known as functional, develop during the ovulation process.
The other types of ovarian cysts happen by the disorderly growth of cells in the body.
Ovarian cyst is a common women issue, which most of the time can be cured other than by surgery, but it can make the women infertile if not treated in time.
Causes The cyst that appears for the indefinite multiplication of cells in the superficial layer of the ovary (epithelium) has certain causes.
The functional ovarian cyst appears in women with hormonal irregularities.
The family genetic is a strong factor regarding women who develop cysts.
Types of cysts

1. Functional - This is the most common type of ovarian cyst, it is formed during the process of ovulation, during which women produce small lumps that must be expelled during the menstruation.
   This type of cyst tends to regress naturally.
   
2. Serous - Secrete a clear, transparent and low viscosity.
   Very different from the functional, the serous does not regress.
   In contrast, it tends to grow.
   The sooner it's detected, the better are the chances of getting cured.
   
3. Teratoma - They have inside sebum, hair and even teeth.
   It is formed by embryonic cells (present in the ovary) that multiply in many places.
   The cells are nonspecific and determine various characteristics at the same time.
   
4. Endometriotic - They consist of cells of the endometrium (the layer formed during the reproductive cycle and is driven by monthly periods).
   Inside, there is a bloody fluid, chocolaty color.
   
5. Malignant - Are ovarian cancer and occur in about 1% of women - especially in those over 50 years.
   If not diagnosed and treated in the beginning it can kill.