Fact Friday – Cysts vs Fibroids. What is the difference?

While both can similarly cause pelvic pain and a protruding abdominal area, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids are not the same things. Here’s what you need to know:

Ovarian Cysts 👉 Form on the ovaries, as well as many other areas of the body, and are fluid-filled sacs that usually develop during ovulation.

Uterine Fibroids 👉 Non-cancerous muscular growths or dense tissue within the walls of the uterus. 

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