Ovary Cysts Should Be NEVER Ignored. Here's Why

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on an ovary. These cysts are quite common, occurring in about one out of four women. Most are benign and disappear on their own. Malignant cysts are likely to occur in women older than 40 years of age.

Most noncancerous ovarian cysts do not cause any symptoms. But there may be a feeling of pressure, fullness or a dull ache in the abdomen. If a cyst ruptures or becomes twisted, a severe stabbing pain is felt in the abdomen. The pain is usually accompanied by nausea and fever. Some cysts produce hormones that affect menstrual periods causing them to become irregular or heavier than normal. In postmenopausal women, such cysts may cause vaginal bleeding.

Ovary cysts may be of different types such as:

1.      Functional cysts

2.      Corpus luteum cysts.

3.      Cystadenomas.

4.      Endometriomas.

5.      Polycystic ovaries.

6.      Dermoid cysts.

As the ovarian cysts occur without symptoms, they are usually detected only on routine pelvic examination. Ultrasonography or computed tomography (CT) may then be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Usually the cysts resolve without any medical intervention. But it they persist, the ovaries need to be examined through a laparoscope inserted through a small incision just below the navel. Blood tests for cancer markers like CA125 can help confirm or rule out cancer.

Ovarian cysts may be caused by a combination of following factors:

• Genetic predisposition. But the genetic characteristics can be modified with the help of environmental factors and proper lifestyle related changes.
• Poor dietary choices. Food rich in carbohydrates, junk food, toxic food, and acidic food can bring about hormonal imbalance. Diet rich in sugar and low on fresh vegetables can makes it difficult to flush out toxins aggravating the ovarian cyst problem.
• Weak immune system.
• Insulin resistance: High level of insulin can stimulate ovarian androgen production which reduces the serum sex-hormone binding globulin or SHGB. The SHBG can in turn aggravate the ovarian cyst condition.
• Failed ovulation process: Sometimes, the ovaries fail to release egg on a monthly basis bringing about hormonal imbalance as progesterone is not produced.

Besides the above reasons, toxins in liver and even environmental toxins can aggravate ovarian cysts. Hence, ovarian cyst is very complex to comprehend, diagnose, and treat. So, a multidimensional view adopted by the holistic approach is required. Holistic medicine is effective as it deals with a variety of factors and eliminates the root cause of the disease.