Miley Cyrus revealed that she had a ‘medical emergency’ during a performance

Miley Cyrus opens up about a 'traumatic experience' during the New Year’s Eve special in 2023

During an interview on The Zane Lowe Interview, she speaks about the traumatic experience:

“I had a medical emergency. I had an ovarian cyst rupture, which we didn't know exactly what was going on, so we did it, but it was pretty traumatic, cause it was extremely excruciating.” 

“And I did the show anyway, but it was really, really hard on me.”

Cyrus performed many hits that day, and despite appearing well, Cyrus said in the interview that this experience almost made her quit music.

So, what exactly are ovarian cysts?

The Cleveland Clinic describes them as “common growths that develop on or inside your ovaries.”

Ovarian cysts are commonly functional, forming in response to changes in the menstrual cycle. 

But they can form for reasons unrelated to periods, though less commonly.

Some smaller cysts are asymptomatic; in those cases, you may not realise you have one.

Symptoms of larger ovarian cysts include:

• Pelvic pain or a dull ache in your back
• A feeling of fullness (bloating in your lower belly) — it may feel more pronounced on one side of your body
• Pain during sex (dyspareunia)
• Painful periods and/or irregular periods
• Trouble pooping or needing to pee frequently

They can be caused by Abnormal Cell Reproduction, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

A ruptured ovarian cyst is when these functional cysts “break open”. It can either cause no symptoms (more commonly), but it can also cause severe pain, dizziness, or weakness.

Treatment depends on symptoms, its kind, and cause.

If you are concerned about your health, please visit your GP.