Finding
cures for ovarian cysts have long been bothering
researchers and those who are associated with developing
medicinal solutions for this crucial reproductive organ
in ladies. While one school of thought insisted on using
antioxidant supplements and stronger medications to
suppress the cysts, others differed. Natural cure, they
argued, would bring far better results. The chapter was
eventually closed when both parties agreed to the use of
oral contraceptives or birth
control pills that would regulate the
menstrual cycle and prevent the formation of follicles
that turn into cysts in a round about
way.
But
this created a different set of problems. First of all,
the pills meant an overload of hormones in the body, and
this created many side effects. Secondly, the pills were
not suitable to all. Moreover, continued use of oral
contraceptives was considered to be one of the principal
causes of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian
Cyst Removal - A Unique
Approach
Meanwhile,
a novel approach towards solving the problem came into
light. 'Why not trick the body by making it think that
it is already pregnant', thought some of the new
generation researchers. When the body becomes pregnant,
ovulation is stopped, and when this happens, no
follicles are generated. And if follicles are not there,
cysts cannot develop.
Fortified with this argument, they
selected a few women in the child-bearing age and
provided them with "Natural Progesterone". This is a
natural bio-identical hormone that the body releases in
the latter half of the menstrual cycle as well as
through the gestation period for halting egg production.
Since the natural progesterone
indirectly prompts the ovaries to stop
producing ovum, cysts just fail to grow. And that's
precisely what happened to this group of women. When
they were subjected to ultrasound and MRI after 3 moths,
no cysts were found lurking in their
ovaries!
But
the truth is, though the cysts might have disappeared,
can it be guaranteed that they will not return? The
answer is 'No'. This is because the cause of the cyst
has remained within the body.
Treatment
For Ovarian Cysts - The Surgical
Options
Surgery
is also an option, particularly when a cyst is suspected
to be cancerous, or when it turns into an extra large
tumor. Such a huge tumor within will naturally create
pressure on the bladder or other significant organs in
the lower abdomen. The surgery is carried out through
Laparoscopy, which is a minimal invasive surgical method
or Laparotomy that involves more complex
procedures.
Nevertheless,
certain factors relating to the situation at hand can
determine the precise line to be followed. For instance,
laparoscopic investigations are often performed to
identify the actual nature of the cyst when ultrasound
or MRI fails to recognize it as cancerous. In some
cases, surgeons start the operation with minimum
invasions (making very few holes), and then opt for
laparotomy if the uterus also seems to be affected.
Alternatively, when a surgeon has to operate upon a
postmenopausal woman with cysts in her ovaries, he would
immediately go for laparotomy or open traditional
surgery since there is every chance that the cyst or
even the uterus would be found cancerous and needs to be
removed together.
Laparotomy
or more invasive surgery, incidentally, is also needed
when the cyst contains fluids as well as solids, is
larger in size, weight and dimension and the patient is
above 35 years of age. Surgeons usually prefer
laparotomy for fear of spilling the contents of
fluid-filled cysts at the time of their
removal.
Apart
from applying laparoscopy or laparotomy to cure ovarian
cysts, Oophorectomy is often performed as well. Also
termed as Ovariotomy and Orchiectomy,
it is a surgical procedure in which one or both the
ovaries are removed from the abdomen of the affected
female. But this is known to have serious repercussion
on the woman's psychological make up and so is
considered as the last-resort when treating difficult
ovarian cysts or ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, once
both the ovaries are removed through this process, the
woman loses her ability to produce and regulate estrogen
levels in her body. As a consequence, doctors typically
prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy to compensate the
loss. But this can sadly cause complications too and
many of these can be difficult to
manage.
Natural
Cure For Ovarian Cysts
Yes, there are some natural cures
and home remedies for ovarian cysts
too, but
they also seem to give half results. And surgery is
simply too complicated and can cause complications.
Often, with the treatments available, the symptoms and
the cyst goes away, only to return again. This is why
turning to holistic remedies might be the best option.
Holistic remedies goes to the root of the disease to
cure all the contributing factors. Since this type of
treatment targets the key causes of the condition, the
patient recovers completely and the cyst never
returns.