Cysts can typically move around freely if a person tries to move them. Epidermoid cysts are most likely to develop around the face, neck, and trunk, but they can develop anywhere on the body.

"If a GP thinks you may have an ovarian cyst, you'll probably be referred for an ultrasound scan, carried out by using a probe placed inside your vagina," current NHS advice explains. "If a cyst ...

When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small and painless. They aren't harmful and can usually be managed at home.