• Fluid-filled sac within or on the ovary
• Symptoms may include abdominal pain or fullness and an irregular menstrual cycle
• Caused by a change in the normal function of the ovaries during egg production
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects females only
• Can occur in females of reproductive age, more commonly occurs in the middle of menstrual period
• May be mild to severe
• Rarely life threatening

Urinate as soon as you feel the urge to go

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen