The relation between ovarian cysts and fertility can be a major concern for women of child bearing age. It's important to understand that cysts are extremely common in women, but what's not common is the pain or complications that can be associated with them.

The most common types of cysts are little fluid filled sacs that form when the follicle that surrounds the egg either fails to dissolve after the eggs is released or fails to release the egg altogether.

The foremost question here is Can ovarian cysts affect a woman's fertility or her ability to get pregnant? The straightforward answer is yes they can

Just as a note It has been reported that the fertility drug 'clomiphene citrate' can cause an ovarian cyst, in paricular corpus luteum cysts. Having a corpus luteum cyst will not prevent you from conceiving, but if you are trying to get pregnant it is best to avoid 'clomiphene citrate' due to it being linked to the cause of cysts which may lead to other complications.

An Ovarian cyst can affect fertility as it can interfere with a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. If this happens, women may find it very difficult to conceive a baby. If a woman has suffered for recurring cysts she's more likely to have problems conceiving, but the good news is that cysts rarely affect her after she's conceived.

Any woman considering getting pregnant should know that there are natural ways to get rid of her cysts. Many of the treatments currently offered by traditional medicine aren't safe for pregnant women, as they should not undergo anaesthesia or take hormone supplements. So the best thing a woman can do herself is learn as much as she can about the natural methods to remove and prevent cysts. It can be as simple as a change in diet, taking long warm baths, and trying different exercises and stress reduction techniques.

The best advice I have is not to worry about it and try to make the simple healthy changes that your body needs.