You're describing only one type of cyst, Snuggy, which happens in connection with the release of an egg. There are other kinds of cysts, many of which cause extreme pain continually, and are not necessarily related to a certain phase of the menstrual cycle.
Errant endometrial tissue (escaped cells from the inner lining of the uterus) often cause cysts, and they are not limited to the ovary. They can occur on the uterus and other pelvic and abdominal organs. This is a result of endometriosis.
Dermoid cysts are often overlooked, and are usually not a problem as long as they remain small. But sometimes dermoid cysts can grow to grapefruit-sized lumps which can cause pain and interfere with reproduction.
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