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.
BSE (known more commonly Mad Cow Disease) was discovered in the mid 1980s in the United Kingdom. The first US case was reported on 12/23/03 in Washington state. The purpose of this FAQ is to educate about the disease causative agent, how the disease is transmitted, and potential human concerns.