Follicular cystic ovary disease
- Follicular cysts
- Cystic follicles
- Bulling
Nature
Normally the egg develops within a cyst-like follicle on the ovary. This follicle bursts, releases the egg, and then dissolves in 2-3 weeks. If it does not rupture, it may become a follicular cyst. These are usually small and harmless and disappear within 2-3 menstrual cycles.
Broader
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
- Medicine » Pathology
- Medicine » Reproductive system » Reproductive system
- Medicine » Specific diseases
- Society » Sex-related questions
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020