Ovarian cysts include physiologic and pathologic ones; physiologic ones usually require no treatment, and pathologic cysts are treated with surgery and medication as an adjunct. Ovarian cysts are cystic structures formed within the ovary or on the surface of the ovary. Physiologic ovarian cysts are mostly corpus luteum cysts, which can disappear on their own due to the menstrual cycle, usually do not affect the health of the body, and generally do not require special treatment. Pathologic ovarian cysts may increase in size, resulting in lower abdominal discomfort, menstrual abnormalities and other symptoms. Pathological ovarian cysts include teratoma, cystadenoma, ovarian endometriosis cysts, etc. Surgical treatment is the mainstay, and some need to continue medication after surgery, with a certain recurrence rate. The common surgical procedure for those who have the desire to have children is resection of the affected ovarian cyst, while menopausal patients and those who do not have the desire to have children can undergo ovariectomy of the affected side and total hysterectomy. Ovarian cysts patients are advised to actively seek medical attention to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.