Sometimes, your doctor finds ovarian cysts during a pelvic exam. Your doctor will ask questions about your pain and other symptoms.
She might give you an ultrasound. This is a device that uses sound waves to take pictures inside your body. It can show the details of a cyst.
She also may do some blood tests to:
- Find out if you are pregnant
- See whether your problems are caused by hormones
- Check for cancer (if you are past menopause)