Ovarian Cyst Free

Ovarian cysts are sacs or blisters filled with fluid or a fluid-solid mix. They appear either inside or on the surface of an ovary.

Although some cysts may rupture, bleed or cause pain and require surgery, most are harmless and will disappear on their own.

Ovarian cysts come in all different types and sizes. Many are about the size of a pea while in some rare cases they can weigh over a hundred pounds and measure 40 inches across.

They also exhibit a wide range of symptoms from none at all to extreme pain. While there is no single cause of ovarian cysts, most are a product of the menstrual cycle.

Women of all ages can have ovarian cysts but they are normally prevalent in women during their childbearing years. About 15% of these cysts will occur in women beyond reproductive age. Malignant cysts are more likely to appear after menopause.

Most cysts are non cancerous and can be categorized as functional in that they are part of a normal process or are a benign condition. Beyond functional cysts and cancerous growths, other types of cysts include cystadenoma cysts, endometrial cysts, and dermoid cysts.

Ovarian cysts are most often found during routine pelvic exams. Once a cyst is detected, tests are run to help plan treatment. These tests can include an ultrasound to determine the location, shape, size, and whether the cyst is a solid mass, fluid filled or a combination of both. A hormone level test may be done to check for hormone related conditions. A blood test might be given to determine if the cyst is cancerous.

Treatment for ovarian cysts depends largely on the type of the cyst and its nature. If the cyst is small, benign, and causes no pain, little or no treatment is required. The only way that you can know for sure whether or not you have them is through your doctor. Some women exhibiting no symptoms at all find out to their surprise that they have cysts after their regular checkup. Others with painful symptoms in their abdomen find out they have a completely different ailment.

A big concern with ovarian cysts is whether or not they are cancerous. Even if they’ve been diagnosed as benign, they can still present serious complications if they rupture, continue to grow larger, or continue to proliferate. This is why they must be monitored on a regular basis by your doctor.

Your doctor may want to remove the cyst if:

1.) It’s cancerous.

2.) You are post menopausal.

3.) It gets larger.

4.) It doesn’t go away.

5.) It has an odd appearance.

Birth control pills may be prescribed to stop ovulation and therefore repress ovarian cysts. They can also help in reducing the size of existing cysts.

Natural treatment is focused on prevention. If you’ve had ovarian cysts in the past, it is very likely that you will have them again in the future. It makes a great deal of sense to do what you can to keep your body in optimal health. This helps in the prevention of a recurrence. To prevent further occurrences of functional cysts, you’ll have to get your hormones back into balance.

If you’ve had an abnormal cyst surgically removed in the past, you will want to prevent a recurrence by maintaining a healthy immune system so that abnormal cells are engulfed and destroyed. Healthy liver function is also vital because it prevents foreign substances and abnormal cells from reaching the bloodstream.