Ovarian Cysts

Your healthcare provider will first rule out pregnancy as the cause of your symptoms by giving you a pregnancy test. Then, they may use the following tests to diagnose an ovarian cyst:

• A pelvic exam. Your provider will feel inside your pelvis for any lumps or changes.
• Ultrasound. This imaging procedure uses sound waves to create images of your pelvic organs. It can detect cysts on your ovaries, including their locations and whether they’re primarily fluid or solid.
• Laparoscopy. This is a procedure performed in an operating room. Your provider inserts a camera through an incision (cut) in your abdomen and can view your reproductive organs and pelvic cavity. If your provider diagnoses a cyst at this time, they can remove it.