Adjust your diet What you eat may affect cyst development. For example, some women go on to develop polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This condition causes issues like irregular periods or amenorrhea as a result of multiple cysts on the ovaries. About 50 percent of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. There may be a link between insulin resistance, which makes it hard to lose weight, and PCOS. As a result, you may want to avoid foods that contribute to insulin resistance. These include refined carbohydrates and highly processed foods, like: white bread white potatoes anything made with white flours pastries, desserts, muffins, and other sugary foods Instead of filling up on processed carbs, try adding foods that help regulate weight and fight insulin resistance. Healthy options include: high-fiber foods, including broccoli, greens, almonds, berries, and squash lean proteins, including fish, tofu, and chicken anti-inflammatory foods and spices, including tomatoes, turmeric, kale,