Hemorrhagic shock can occur after losing a significant amount of blood. Both internal and external bleeding can cause it. Hemorrhagic shock is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention ...

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Peter Weiss, MD, is a practicing OB/GYN and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. Functional cysts usually go away on their own after 2-3 menstrual cycles. Endometriomas, ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In ...

Paraovarian cysts grow near your ovaries. These are sometimes mistaken for ovarian cysts, but they often don’t cause symptoms. A paraovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac found next to or attached to the ...