DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Several times, I have read about a Baker's cyst in your column. I'd like your readers to know about my experience with such a cyst. For years, my doctor told me that the swelling ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

MANY women have experienced that sudden discomfort – a small, tender lump near the vaginal opening that seems to appear out of nowhere. At first, it may not hurt much, but over time it can grow, ...