One of the most common types of **ovarian cysts** in women is ***follicular cysts*** (**benign ovarian cysts**) which is caused by the growth of ovulatory follicles.. When these follicles grow too much during the monthly cycle and do not open to release the egg.. they will cause the formation of follicular cysts. And it is formed after ovulation.. Therefore, the appearance of these cysts rarely happens before puberty and we will not see them occur during menopause either.... Note that follicular cysts are often painless and do not pose any danger.... In addition, it is worth noting that these cysts usually resolve on their own in the next menstrual cycle and in rare cases may have dangerous medical consequences.. Cysts in general Folliculars do not have any specific signs and symptoms, and only in case of excessive growth or rupture, they may have the following symptoms: - Nausea and vomiting - Pain or bloating in the lower abdomen - Breast sensitivity to pain - Occurrence of changes in the monthly cycle It should be noted that if a person experiences sudden or severe pain in the abdomen, especially if this pain is accompanied by an increase in body temperature and nausea; You should immediately visit a gynecologist... because more serious problems may arise and require emergency examinations... ### The cause of follicular cyst formation Follicular cysts appear as a result of the normal menstrual cycle... If you are a fertile woman who is of reproductive age, your ovaries produce follicular-like cysts every month... These follicles produce the important hormones estrogen and progesterone... They also play a role in the release of eggs from the ovary... They increase #body fluids... Is it possible to form follicular cysts?... These types of benign ovarian cysts are common among women in Reproductive age and girls who have not yet reached puberty are common.. In addition to these, there are factors that increase the likelihood of follicular cysts: - You have had ovarian cysts in the past - Your menstrual cycle is irregular - If your period started at the age of 11 or younger - If you use fertility drugs - If the level of hormones in your body is not balanced - If your stress and anxiety level is very high ### How to diagnose a follicular cyst In general, the presence of these cysts in the ovary is not accompanied by symptoms and in many cases they recover without treatment.. In some women, the doctor discovers their existence by performing routine clinical examinations.. For women who are of reproductive age, they have good general health and the cyst has not caused any symptoms in them, no treatment is adopted and the benign cyst checkup itself makes the follicular mass not disappear.. grow... sometimes you can test He also prescribed a vaginal ultrasound... If pain or other symptoms are observed in the lower abdomen, the gynecologist will perform a pelvic examination to determine the cause. According to the symptoms and medical records of the individual, he may consider it necessary to perform a CT scan or MRI. It does not and allows the cyst to resolve by itself... Of course, the cysts will be regularly examined by the doctor and even in some cases, vaginal ultrasound, pelvic examination, CT scan, MRI and other diagnostic tests may be requested to ensure that the cysts do not grow... To treat it, the specialist doctor will request a ***follicular cyst*** surgery... **Dr. Zahra Saifi** **the best gynecologist in Tehran** He is one of the best obstetrics and gynecology specialists in Tehran province.