What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?

Ovarian cysts may not produce symptoms and may be found during a routine physical exam or seen by chance on an ultrasound performed for other reasons.

However, the following symptoms may be present:

• Lower abdominal or pelvic pain, which may start and stop and may be severe, sudden, and sharp
  
• Long-term pelvic pain during menstrual period
  
• Pelvic pain after strenuous exercise or sexual intercourse
  
• Nausea and vomiting
  
• Spots of blood from vagina
  
• Infertility