Read
this article to know what causes anovulatory ovarian cysts and find
out their treatments too
Many
women dread hearing the news that they have cysts in the
ovary. Some comfort may be found, however, in the fact
that most cysts are pretty much harmless and they often
disappear on their own. But there is always a certain
degree of risk involved and it would not be wise to
ignore them completely. In spite of their usual benign
nature, there have been countless reports of ovary cysts
giving rise to more severe complications and even
leading to ovarian cancer! What makes them potentially
dangerous is the fact that many women with ovarian cysts
may not know about their condition till a very late
stage, usually when the disease has advanced much or has
already led to serious complications. The reason behind
this is the fact ovarian cysts may manifest very few and
sometimes even no symptoms.
Ovarian cysts have always been
linked with ovulation
problems.
In fact, they are believed to occur when the process of
ovulation fails. The functional cyst gets formed when a
follicle does not release an egg, causing the follicle
to continue growing into a cyst. But this is only half
the story. Ovarian cysts may form even after the
successful release of an egg by the follicle. This
happens if the corpus luteum fails to form in the region
where the egg is released. In such cases, a cyst may
form and continue to grow.
Anovulatory
ovarian cysts
are caused by ovulation irregularities or a failure of
the same. Structures like a cyst grow every month and
these structures are referred to as follicles, which are
essentially small "chemical factories" which are
responsible for the production of progesterone and
estrogen hormone and enable the egg’s release during
ovulation. Sometimes the normal follicle may keep
growing and ultimately form a functional cyst. Such
cysts can be of 2 types:
1. Follicular cyst:
Ovulation involves the successful release of an egg by the follicle. Due to a hormonal misbalance, which may affect the flow of the controlling luteinizing hormone (LH), the follicle may not rupture as expected, or may fail to release the egg. Instead, it keeps growing to form a cyst .2. Corpus luteum cyst:
It may happen sometimes that once the egg has released, the hole from which it is released gets accumulated because the tissues are sealed. This leads to an expansion of the cyst that is caused by the corpus luteum.
Ovarian
cysts can be controlled with medications and if the
condition has advanced to a more serious stage, surgical
intervention may also be required. However do remember
that ovarian cyst surgeries may come with complications.
So always consider this before opting for surgery.
Medications on the other hand also might have side
effects.
However, such conventional modes of treatment adopt a rather narrow perspective of the condition. In other words, they aim to treat the symptoms and control a specific outbreak. What they fail to do is ensure the fact that such cysts will not recur in the future. In this regard, a holistic approach uses a comprehensive approach by trying to address the problem at its root. It not only cures anovulatory ovarian cysts
, but also minimizes the chances of them ever resurfacing again. Remember, the core essence of the holistic approach is all about following a regime that adheres to the natural way of maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.
