Functional
ovarian cyst is generally harmless, does not cause any
symptoms, and goes away without treatment. Ovarian cyst
is often discovered at the time of ‘Routine Pelvic
Exam’. A functional ovarian cyst can be described
as the formation of a sac on surface of ovary of woman.
This happens during ovulation. A ‘maturing Egg’ is held
by the ovary. Generally, the sac disappears after the
release of the egg. If the egg does not get released, or
closing up of sac takes place after release of egg, its
(sac’s) swelling can occur.
Functional ovarian
cyst is quite different in comparison to
ovarian growths that are caused due to other problems,
like cancer. As stated above, such cysts don’t cause any
harm. However, if the cyst gets enlarged, it is likely
to twist, bleed or rupture and can result into terrible
pain.
Reasons
behind occurrence of functional ovarian
cyst
A functional ovarian cyst is formed
due to slight changes taking place in the method of
making or release of egg by the ovary. These cysts
consist of 2 types: a follicular
cyst
that happens when sac on ovary doesn’t
release the egg and swells up with fluid and a luteal
cyst that happens when egg is released by sac and sac
gets resealed filled up with fluid.
Conditions
of occurrence of
symptoms
The occurrence of symptoms in case
of a functional
ovarian cyst
is subject to the size of the cyst. In other words,
the causing of symptoms here is directly proportional to
cyst size. These symptoms include ache or pain in the
lower belly, normally when the woman is in middle of her
menstrual cycle, delay in start of menstrual period, and
vaginal bleeding even if there are no periods going on.
In case of the functional ovarian cyst that is likely to
twist, break open, or bleed, the symptoms are inclusive
of abrupt, severe pain, usually with vomiting and
nausea, and pain after or at the time of sex. Note that
the first symptom symbolizes twisted cyst whereas the
second one symbolizes ruptured cyst.
Diagnosis
and treatment
A
functional ovarian cyst is diagnosed by making use of
pelvic ultrasound. This ensures the presence of fluid in
the cyst. The doctor would carry out the process of
rechecking after passage of patient’s 2-3 menstrual
cycles. The cyst usually goes away by this time. This
going away can be speeded up if a holistic approach is
used as a part of treatment. If the bleeding is
excessive, the doctor might advice the use of ‘Birth
control’ pills, so that ovulation can be stopped. This
might also lead to the prevention of formation of a new
functional ovarian cyst. In the mean time, holistic
approach should be strictly followed. It would help in
removal of a functional ovarian cyst, that too without
any pain.
Holistic
approach
The
fact that the medications and measures of treatment used
for a functional ovarian cyst are based on its symptoms
and not the root causes. This is where the holistic
approach comes in to picture. Holistic approach focuses
on removal of functional ovarian cyst through natural
means. It emphasizes on regularization of dietary
habits, improvisation of immune system, physical and
mental fitness, and many such aspects. No one can escape
the fast life of today. All of us agree that this life
bring with it lots of comforts. However, at the same
time, it also brings stress that is invoked through an
improper sleep, pressure or anxiety, emotional issues in
the daily routine of yours, and many such factors.
List
of causes
Research has proved that the
above-mentioned factors contribute a great deal to
formation of ovarian cyst and PCOS
. This
results in destruction of immune system, anovulatory
cycles, and elevation of levels of blood sugar. Opting
for the usage of Birth Control Pills is likely of
shutting down the typical function of ovary. The diet
containing xenobiotics can hamper metabolism.
Prescription drugs are also bound to have a negative
effect on menstrual cycle through the impairment of
functioning of hypothalamus.
When
the immune system gets weakened owing to various factors
like nutritional deficiency, build up of toxins
(parasites, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, heavy metals)
in high quantity, stress, making use of the
pharmaceutical drugs like steroids and antibiotics, body
tends to become vulnerable towards each and every kind
of disease and sickness virtually. In such a state, body
can’t defend itself. It cannot even control process of
hormonal balancing and toxic elimination. Holistic
approach works on these grey areas and prepares the body
in such a way that the illnesses and diseases remain far
away from it. Ovarian cysts can also be avoided if the
holistic approach is followed, as the above mentioned
intricacies are the root causes of functional ovarian
cyst.
