Functional Ovarian Cysts

📋Overview

Functional ovarian cysts represent a common clinical finding where fluid-filled sacs form on the ovaries during the monthly ovulation process. These structures typically develop from the normal growth of a follicle or the subsequent formation of the corpus luteum.

These cysts are generally benign and often resolve without medical intervention as the menstrual cycle progresses. They are categorized as functional because they are related to the physiological function of the ovaries, distinguishing them from pathological growths like dermoid cysts or cystadenomas.