Statistics
show that almost 95% of all cysts on ovaries are noncancerous. This means that in
most of the cases, ovarian cysts can be easily treated. Treatment of ovarian cysts
will however depend on the type of cyst, its size and the symptoms caused by the
cyst in ovary.
Pain is one
of the most common symptoms of ovarian cysts. This pain is usually experienced
in the lower abdomen and pelvic region, although there are some cases where
women with cysts in their ovaries experience pain in the vagina, thighs and
lower back region.
Pain from
ovarian cysts can be treated in various ways. Pain relievers are usually
effective in helping a woman to cope with abdominal and pelvic pain. Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs are also usually effective in helping to relieve ovarian
pain that is caused by the cysts. If you decide to use pain relievers to manage
pain from ovarian cysts, it is usually advisable to use them at the earliest
sign of the symptoms of cysts on ovaries.
You should however
be wary of some pain relievers as they sometimes usually have negative side
effects on one’s health. It is thus usually advisable that you consult your
doctor on the best pain relievers for your body.
Heat is well
known for its effective in relieving pain. For this reason, a warm bath is
usually effective in helping a woman to manage pain from cysts on ovaries. You
can also use a heating pad or a hot water bottle which you can place on your
abdomen or lower back area. This is usually effective mainly because of the relaxing
effect f the heat from the water.
By relaxing
tense muscles and relieving cramping, the heat usually lessens discomfort. The
increase in circulation that is triggered by the heat also usually increases
circulation of blood in the reproductive system and thus in effect reduces irritation.
Various methods
of combined hormonal contraception are also usually effective in helping to
manage ovarian cyst symptoms. Since the development and growth of cysts in
ovaries is usually tied to the female menstrual cycle, the use of oral contraceptives
will be effective in controlling this growth and thus in effect can be used to
effectively prevent the formation of new cysts in a woman’s ovaries.
It can also
be effective in shrinking and consequently eliminating existing cysts. You
however have to be careful on the use of hormonal contraceptives as their use may
have long term negative consequences on your body. It is thus advisable that you
consult with your doctor before deciding on what is appropriate for your use.
Another way,
through which you can manage the symptoms of ovarian cysts and thus effectively
preventing the occurrence of complications of cysts in ovaries, is limiting the
amount of strain in which you subject your body to. This will be particularly
effective in helping to prevent incidences of ovarian cyst rupture or burst.
Incidences of ovarian torsion(twisted ovarian cysts) can also be avoided
through this method.
Ovarian cysts
which persist through more than three menstrual cycles should always be
investigated since they may be cancerous. This should also be the case for the cysts
on ovaries that develop in women who are past menopause. Where the cysts are
found to be malignant, they may require removal through surgery. Removal of the
whole ovary is sometimes usually necessary to prevent recurrence of the cancerous
cells.
Surgical
removal of cysts may be required in the case of large cysts which cause a lot
of discomfort and which interfere with the normal functioning of the female
reproductive system. Removal of the whole uterus may be necessary in some cases
such as in severe cases of endometriod cyst (chocolate cyst).
Naturaltreatments of ovarian cysts also work and are usually preferred by most people mainly
because they usually have no long term negative side effects and are also
cheaper alternatives. However, in severe cases, natural methods may not be the most
effective treatment options mainly because they usually a while before their
full effects are felt.
Cysts which are
detected early are the ones which are easiest to treat and manage. Leading a
healthy lifestyle and eating healthy meals is also a sure way to prevent the growth
and development of cysts in ovaries. It is the safest and most effective treatmentof ovarian cysts available.
Congratulations!
By increasing your knowledge on “Treatments Of Ovarian Cysts”, you are a step
closer to taking full charge of your reproductive health.
