Most cysts need no treatment. They go away on their own. If a cyst is large or causes problems, then your doctor may want to watch it. That means you don’t do anything right away. She’ll check it again later.
Your doctor may suggest medicine for the pain. Sometimes she’ll prescribe birth control pills. The hormones in the pills won’t make the cysts go away, but they can help prevent new ones.
Some ovarian cysts will need surgery. That includes cysts that are large, do not go away, or cause symptoms. Cysts in women near menopause may need surgery. That’s because they may be cancerous. The surgeon may take just the cyst, or the ovary. It depends on your cyst.