Every woman fears having to go under the knife for ovarian cyst removal. But it is a measure that is unavoidable when there are serious complications from a cyst in the ovary - but this is a step that is taken as a last alternative. Often, such situations arise because the condition is neglected and left untreated. And practitioners of conventional medicine prescribe removal as the final solution when everything else has failed. However, skeptics nowadays contest that in most cases no surgery is needed and that, quite a few types of cysts may be managed, if only the right treatment option is opted for. Also, they feel that if the patient takes appropriate measures right at the beginning, the final step of surgery will never be needed. Therefore, if you are suffering from this condition, you should do everything to be aware of the problem and know how severe it is before going in for the option for removing the cyst.