Hailey Bieber Reveals Recurrence Of Ovarian Cysts: Know What It Is

Hailey Bieber is opening up about a recurring health challenge she's been facing. On April 21, the model shared a selfie of herself lounging on a couch while sporting an unamused expression. "Currently have 3 ovarian cysts," she captioned the Instagram story. Bieber, who welcomed her first child in August 2024, previously revealed that she was dealing with ovarian cysts in 2022

Previously, she had shared that she experienced a cyst “the size of an apple.” Bieber shared a photo highlighting the bloating of her stomach and captioned the post, “not a baby.” Further adds, "I have a cyst on my ovary the size of an apple. I don’t have endometriosis or PCOS but I have gotten an ovarian cyst a few times and it’s never fun,” 

“It’s painful and achey and makes me feel nauseous and bloated and crampy and emotional,” Bieber wrote. 

She further explained, “They found I had suffered a very small blood clot in my brain, which caused a small lack of oxygen, but my body had passed on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours."

Bieber welcomed her first child, Jack, with husband Justin Bieber in August 2024. 

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What Are Ovarian Cysts?

According to the Mayo Clinic, ovarian cysts are sacs that are typically filled with fluid. They're usually located in an ovary or on its surface.

"Ovarian cysts are common. Most of the time, you have little or no discomfort, and the cysts are harmless. Most cysts go away without treatment within a few months," the clinic's website reads. However, ovarian cysts can occasionally "become twisted or burst open (rupture)," causing "serious symptoms."

Women with ovarian cysts experience pelvic pressure and pelvic pain. The pain can be constant or temporarily come and going. It can cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, bloating, constipation, and abdominal distention. Few may experience urinary issues, unexplained weight gain, or pain during sex. The cyst-producing hormones like estrogen, testosterone, can cause issues with menstruation.

The statistics on ovarian cysts are not present in exact number but estimates suggest around 7% of women suffer ovarian cysts at some point in their life. The data from CT scans estimates that between 6%-18% of premenopausal women are unaware of such diagnoses. 

Every month during period, a follicle develops on one of the ovaries. The follicle produces hormones that help the uterus for implantation if the egg is fertilised by a sperm. Once the egg is mature, the follicle releases the egg into the ovarian tube. If the release of the egg fails and the follicle persists, it may continue to grow. Fertility treatment can cause a woman’s ovaries to develop more follicles at once, increasing the potential for cysts.