Ovarian cyst pain can often signal a change in the location and the size of the benign tumors, caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome. You can read more about how ovarian cysts cause pain here. You should always follow your doctor’s recommendations when it comes to treating ovarian pain, but you should also consult more than one physician. In extreme cases, surgery might be necessary for relieving the pain. Draining some of the fluid in the cysts is a good way to stop the pain, because the cysts usually cause pain by infringing on a nearby nerve in the abdomen. If a surgery is necessary, keep in mind that the cysts often come back after a few months.