Ovarian
cyst home treatment is a widely speculated issue
within in the medical community. Functional ovarian
cysts are basically tiny sacs which are formed on the
ovary throughout ovulation. The function of the cyst is
to hold the maturing egg, in normal cases the sac
degenerates after the release of the egg. In case the
egg is not freed or the hole in the sac seals up after
the egg is released, it can puff up with fluid.
Most of
the time functional cyst is not deadly, and involutes
away without requiring any treatment. However if it
grows up to a large size then it can twist, bleed or
rupture causing intense pain.
Home
treatments of ovarian cysts should be
considered only if you’ve
been diagnosed by a medical
specialist as there is a chance for the cyst to be
malign. Birth control pills can prevent ovulation and
once you stop ovulation, the chances for the cysts to
form are greatly reduced. This in turn reduces the pain
and other accompanying symptoms. The treatment is also
known as natural progesterone therapy and works by
injecting a dose of natural progesterone into the blood
thereby inhibiting the secretion of LH levels. The
natural progesterone tricks each ovary into thinking
that the other one has ovulated. This finally results in
a situation where no ovulation occurs. Taking birth
control pills from day 10 through 26 of the cycle is
known to suppress the luteinizing effect of LH. The
result is that the cyst will not be stimulated and after
the passage of one or two cycles it will just shrink and
disappear without needing any further treatment.
Controlling
ovarian cysts with birth control pills though effective
is not a generally advised form of treatment. Birth
control pills can only prevent new cysts from forming
and it can do nothing about the ones that are already
formed. There is widespread speculation about the use of
oral contraceptives for treating ovarian cysts. Many
experts argue that the rate at which a cyst diminishes
remains unchanged regardless of whether you take birth
control pills or not.
The
contraceptive pill treatment is usually combined with a
hormonal contraception method in order to give better
results. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is usually a sign
of estrogen dominance and patients are usually
prescribed vitamin E at a dosage of 600 IC, a magnesium
supplement of 300 mg per day and vitamin B6 at 50mg per
day. It is always recommended that you consult your
physician before taking any type of supplements. Whole grains are
rich in vitamin B and E and they have the ability to
regulate the hormonal levels. Vitamin B and E are both
proven to have beneficial effect on the liver and
ovaries.
Ovarian
cyst natural home treatments can help relieve the basic
discomforts associated with function ovarian cysts. The
best bet is to use hot water bottle, warm bath and
relieves the muscle cramps. The use of over-the-counter
painkillers likes Acetaminophen, anti-ainflamatory ones
like Aleve and Advil and aspirin can give you some
relief. However, they tend to have side-effects and
hence the dosage has to be kept to a bare minimum. An
important thing for woman suffering from ovarian cyst is
to avoid constipation. Constipation doesn’t directly
affect ovarian cysts but it will worsen the pelvic
discomfort.
Make it a
habit to empty your bladder as soon as you feel the urge
to urinate as this will reduce the pressure in the
bladder and make you feel slightly better. Herbal teas
like mint, raspberry and chamomile have been proven to
soothe tense muscles and anxious moods. Acetaminophen
reduces pain and feverish feeling but it doesn’t do
anything for the swelling, pretty much like
anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen.
However it is also less likely to cause stomach upsets.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol and try to reduce the sugar
intake. NSAIDs work only when taken during the first
signs of the symptoms. Side effects include nausea and
feeling of giddiness, higher does can result in liver
damage and kidney failure. Stay from Acetaminophen if
you drink alcohol (more than 3 drinks per day for men
and 2 drinks per day for women). Ovarian Cysts are
almost always best treated by a trained specialist.
While you
can reduce the symptoms with home remedies, ovarian
cysts home treatments are never to be considered
as the sole treatment option. The only sure shot way of
removing ovarian cysts once and for all is by following
a holistic approach. Almost 90% of the ovarian cysts are
benign, which means that they are not cancerous. Home treatment
of ovarian cysts depends on the size of the cysts and
the accompanying symptoms. If it is a small and
non-symptomatic cysts and then, the wait and see
approach coupled with regular check-ups is recommended.
