[DianaB]

Yes, I have them. I've had them since I was in my early 20's. They're not a big deal and nothing to worry about. I think that when women have soreness they automatically think of cancer and doctors don't explain what a cyst is well enough and we end up getting really worried over it.

I have a friend that had soreness and the doctor scheduled a test (I don't remember what kind) and she just knew that she had cancer. I kept telling her it was probably a cyst and not to worry about it, but when it's your body it's hard not to worry. After she had the test she found out that it was just a cyst. She had to cut back on her coffee, which was hard for her to do. You know how you retain water before your period? That's all that a cyst is, a place that fills with fluid. It goes back down a few days after your period.