How
to treat ovarian cysts? Many ovarian cyst sufferers ask
this question. To begin with, most ovarian cysts are
harmless, asymptomatic and benign (non-cancerous) in
nature, needing no medical interference at all. This is
true for simple follicular cysts that have a role to
play in ovulation. But there are others that are not so
friendly. They may cause pain and heaviness in the
abdomen, are responsible for heavy menstrual bleeding,
create dizziness, nausea, etc and can turn sexual
intercourse from a pleasurable entertainment into a
painful episode.
Some ovarian cysts have a tendency to
keep on growing bigger in size and heavier in weight
with each successive menstrual cycle. Mucinous
cystadonema cysts are reputed (rather disrepute) to grow
larger than grapefruits, often weighing more than 300
lb!
These
and many other types of ovarian cysts do need treatment.
It may be relevant to mention here that a holistic
approach towards treating ovarian cysts may solve the
problem to a great extent as that will nip the cysts in
the bud, causing no further treatment. In fact, the
holistic approach is the most effective way to treat
ovarian cysts because rather than just treat the
symptoms (which is what conventional remedies do), the
holistic approach delves deeper and treats the body as a
whole. And because of this approach, all the
contributing factors can be identified and treated
independently and efficiently.
The
first course of treatment that may halt the incidence of
ovarian cyst consist of administering over-the-counter
Birth Control Pills by halting ovulation. In other
words, it will deceive the female reproductive system by
making it believe that the female has conceived. And the
system will stop ovulation as soon as it knows that
conception has taken place. And since there is no
ovulation, there will be no cyst. Besides, the hormones
within the pills will prevent cysts from turning
malignant.
When
clinical examination indicates the presence of a cyst
that has to be removed surgically, the customary process
of doing so is through laparoscope. This involves
sending a micro-camera, a light source and laparoscopic
instruments through a couple of pencil holes made in the
body of the patient near the site of the cyst. As the
camera transmits images of the cysts and its surrounding
areas, the surgeon can direct the operation by looking
at the computer screen. The cyst can be taken out
through the other pencil-hole after it has been
successfully removed from the ovary. If large masses are
involved, laparotomy is performed.
When
the cyst ridden ovary becomes totally ineffective or has
a tendency to become malignant, it warrants removal
through hysterectomy, whereby the woman’s ability to
conceive is permanently disabled. Since ovarian cysts
occurring in menopausal women may turn malignant, they
should undergo systematic check up periodically and take
appropriate precautionary
measures.
