Read this article to know about the
relationship between birth control pills and ovarian
cysts.
Research
has proved that women who take regular birth control
pills are less susceptible to ovarian cysts than women
who don’t. Ovarian cysts are generally benign in nature,
they are small sacs filled up with fluids on the inside
of the ovary. A cyst occurs when for some unusual reason
the egg is not released from the sac, or when even the
egg is released the opening again gets closed, and the
sac continues to grow.
As mentioned earlier in most
cases ovarian cysts are harmless in nature and in fact
they disappear on their own in a few weeks time. But
sometimes a cyst might become very large, might twist on
it self, burst or cause a rupture. It might even be
cancerous in nature. In cases the situation can become
very dangerous and even fatal.
The
presence of a cyst is generally not noticed till maybe
it comes up on a scan or during a routines pelvic
examination. But once a cyst has been found it should
never be ignored. In most cases cysts disappear
completely without any or little treatment. But in many
cases doctors prescribe birth control pills for the cure
of ovarian cysts.
How
do Birth Control Pills Work
Birth
control pills are actually nothing much condensed forms
of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. They gain
control over the menstrual cycle. By taking birth
control pills, the ovaries are prevented from releasing
the eggs. Since there’s no ovulation the woman can’t get
pregnant. In the same way since the ovaries are not
releasing any eggs the formation of cysts just doesn’t
occur.
But
there are many disadvantages too while taking birth
control pills. In many cases though not in every one but
many might fee.
What
are the disadvantages?
1. Irregular bleeding
2. A feeling of nausea and vomiting
3. Weight gain
4. An unnatural swelling in the breast and tenderness
5. Depression
6.
Headaches
7. High blood pressure
8. Dizziness
Though
birth control pills do help in preventing cysts yet it
is not the ultimate solution. There have been cases
where in spite of taking birth control pills cysts have
occurred. And birth control pills can’t actually cure
the cysts. In fact the conventional treatments only try
to cure the symptoms rather than trying to reach and
eliminate the root cause of these ovarian cysts.
The
holistic approach tries to eliminate the root causes of
the ovarian cysts and thus eliminating every symptom in
the process. The holistic approach is gaining more and
more popularity also because of the absence of any side
effects or disadvantages. The holistic approach tries to
achieve not only physical health but also takes care of
the mental and spiritual health of the person. The
holistic approach believes in an over all approach.
Since there are various causes of ovarian cysts, the
holistic approach brings an emotional, physical and
mental balance and thus eliminating the causes that lead
to the cysts.
