An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. In some cases, the cyst can break open (rupture). A ruptured cyst may be managed in several ways. You may just need to keep track of your symptoms. You may need to take pain medication. In other cases, a cyst may need surgery.
Southeast & Caribbean. The Southeast and Caribbean region is one of the fastest growing in the US, with a rapidly transforming economic base. Increasing population, particularly along coasts, drives a strong demand for ecosystem services, and puts more people at risk to hazards and changing climate.
Facts & Figures. 1  The US Southeast river region consists of 3 vast river basins-the Cumberland, Mobile and Tennessee-which drain portions of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Mississippi. 2  This freshwater ecoregion covers nearly 10% of the United States.