Ovarian cysts are common during pregnancy. Typically, these cysts are benign (not cancerous) and harmless. Ovarian cysts that continue to grow during pregnancy can rupture or twist or cause problems during childbirth. Your doctor will monitor any ovarian cyst found during pregnancy.
The announcement by British health authorities that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, pictured in medulla of cow, left), also known as mad cow disease, may have been transmitted to humans has led to a chaotic situation in the UK with ripple effects occurring throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Meat from a cow with mad cow disease can be contaminated with BSE â however, this is usually restricted to certain tissues that are not included in cuts of meat intended for human consumption. The most important fact to keep in mind is that BSE only affects cattle and not humans â people cannot get mad cow disease.