ovary http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for ovary Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:40:23 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/ovary The Four Stages Of Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:35:02 +0000 stages of ovarian cancercancer of the ovariescancer cellsovarycancerous cellsfallopian tubespelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer stages of ovarian cancer are graded one to four, with four being the most serious stage.

Stage one of is the least advanced stage. This is where the cancer has been discovered relatively early in its development and has been confined to the ovaries only. In stage one, as in all the other stages of the disease spread, there are also sub stages, and they run as follows:

Stage 1a: The cancer is contained inside one

Stage 1b: The cancer has spread to both ovaries

Stage 1c: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of appearing on the ovary's surface.

Stage 1d: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of cancerous cells found in the abdominal fluids.

Stage 1e: The cancer is contained to one ovary and the ovary ruptures either before or during surgery.

In stage two of ovarian cancer, the cancer has spread to be outside the ovaries. The sub stages of stage two run as follows:

Stage2a: The cancer has spread into the or the womb

Stage 2b: The cancer has grown into other tissues in the . These can be either the rectum or the bladder.

Stage 2c: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as there is some cancer on the surface of at least one ovary

Stage 2d: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as are found in abdominal fluid during surgery.

Stage 2e: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as the ovary ruptures before or during surgery

Stage three of the ovarian cancer's development means the cancer has spread outside the pelvis into the abdominal cavity. The cancer is also designated as being stage there if cancerous cells are found in the lymph nodes of the upper abdomen or groin.

The sub stages of stage three run as follows:

Stage 3a: Cancer can be seen under the microscope in tissue taken from the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum)

Stage 3b: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen

Stage 3c: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen, or the lymph nodes in the upper abdomen, or the groin or behind the womb contain cancer.

Stage four is the most advanced of all forms of ovarian cancer, where the cancer has spread into other body organs such as the liver or lungs. Fred Camaros is a medical researcher and writer. In order to learn more about ovarian cancer stages visit http://www.cancer-breakthroughs.com/ovariancancer/ovarian-cancer-stages.php You will also find a number of articles on the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. ]]> Ovulation And Its Effect On Ovarian Cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovulation-and-its-effect-on-ovarian-cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovulation-and-its-effect-on-ovarian-cysts#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:34:59 +0000 polycystic ovary diseaseovary cystsbad liverslarger breastsmale hormonesbirth control pillendometriomas http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovulation-and-its-effect-on-ovarian-cysts endometriomas which will also resolve the pain. The , again, is something that is associated with a lot of symptoms, the themselves do not cause a problem, but it's all the symptoms with it, the hirsutism, the real problem with diabetes, it's just now becoming a little bit more watched, the obesity, the hirsutism. Probably for the polycystic ovary disease, the number one thing you're going to try to do is to try to get the patient to lose weight. If the obese patient loses weight, most of the time the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease resolve.

The hirsutism of course, and once the hair follicle changes and you've got certain types of hair that develop through alflife. Once the male hormone, which I failed to mention, ovaries also produce various types of like testosterone and once the -

Most women don't know that, that there's all types of precursors to as well as the male of course produces certain types of estrogen as well. Estrogen, oh yes, in fact we see it in there's an interest in certain types of, the liver tears down estrogen products and then, in patients, in male patients who have for instance, severe alcoholics, they can't break that estrogen down that's naturally formed, and they get certain symptoms from estrogen. They can get . They can get certain lesions on the face from enlarged blood vessels from high estrogen. Just like women who have the testosterone DEHA [sic], dehydroepiandrosterone, all of the testosterone precursors, many of these are produced in the ovary.

And these for a lot of complex reasons, the polycystic ovary patient is more sensitive to this testosterone, and once she starts to have the hirsutism develop, the will not generally decrease the hirsutism. It can stop the hair from growing, but once the follicles change, then she's going to have to seek out electrolysis or the more expensive, but more effective, treatment of laser. She may use creams, but the polycystic ovary disease itself is often palliated or reversed by the weight loss, which is important because then that in itself can decrease or eliminate the diabetes tendency which is a complication of the polycystic ovary disease.

New York OB/GYN Christopher Freville mentions something about cysts in general that I should've mentioned earlier when I mentioned the ganglion cyst. Cysts don't spread or cause other cysts and I've had patients come to me and say, "Doctor, I once had an ovary cyst and now I've got a cyst in my vagina. Please tell me, did it spread?" And cysts are female genital tract can develop various cystic lesions, and again many of these are remnants from the development embryo process. These can be vaginal wall cysts. A lot of these show up in the women when they're in their 30s and 40s.

A Bartholin's gland cyst is a rather large gland that starts growing and the cyst, but benign but it's at the opening of the vagina. You've got all kinds of occlusion cysts. These cysts have nothing to do with ovary cysts, nor do breast cysts. Breast cysts, that's another common question that we doctors get. "Doctor I've got a breast cyst. Is it because of my ovaries?" The answer is no. And of course you've got the cysts, skin cysts, ganglion cysts, all of these cysts are unrelated to anything in the ovary. They certainly haven't spread and it's not a tumor, and I think that's where a lot of the confusion comes in until somebody's properly educated -

Then they go draw all kinds of bad conclusions, they avoid the doctor. Unfortunately they make things worse both in anxiety and treatment. When we find something on exam, let's talk about, we're finding something cystic. There are other things it can be. It doesn't have to be an ovary. Some of these are benign and can be, some of these are diseased states. There can be tube ovary abscesses caused from an old tube infection. Usually these are painful conditions but these are cystic and can show up as cystic on sonar and on exam. You can also have a condition where the tube, itself, fills up with liquid and seals, called a hydrosaplinx. And these can feel like a giant cystic mass, a giant sausage like soft balloon, but these are benign. But sometimes we don't have a way of knowing until we actually get in at the time of surgery. Or, we actually can image it on ultrasound. And most of the time you're going to go in and relieve that hydrosalpinx. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Ovarian Cysts Treatment Discovered http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:08:19 +0000 treatment of ovarian cystsovarian cystmalignant cellsmedical casesovarian cancerintense painsonogram http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-treatment-discovered treatment of s. The type of cyst is also a major factor determining how it will be managed. The treatment of ovarian cysts is typically determined by the status of the patient relative to menopause or post-menopause.

Women with pre-menopausal cysts

It is possible that without any external action, cysts will in fact disappear by themselves after a couple of months. Surgery would therefore not be the first choice to treat pre-menopausal women. In a few instances, the ovary may suffer torsion inside the body because of the cyst, which then blocks the flow of blood or occasions the rupture of the cyst inside the ovary. These emergency then typically require immediate surgical operation. Therefore, if a cyst appears benign under the examination by a and there is no discomfort to the patient, the first thing is to manage by observation for a couple of months. If a cyst has not cleared by itself after treatment and is also causing to the patient, then surgery will be the next treatment.

Fundamental surgery as a solution for ovarian cysts

The first surgery to be done on an ovarian cyst might be to remove it and to drain the cyst or it might be to remove the whole of the ovary. If your age and the kind of cyst that you have mean that you are at risk of , the doctor may recommend the removal of the whole ovary. If the doctor suspects cancer, then it is vital that the cyst does not rupture so as to stop potentially from going into the abdomen. In this instance and so that ovarian cancer can be avoided, the doctor may recommend the removal of the entire ovary. Sometimes a cyst may be very large but can be removed leaving the flesh around to recuperate with minimal additional surgery. This said, the environment of the ovary may be destroyed by very big cyst, which means that the whole organ would need to be removed.

What is the result on a woman of removal of an ovary

For women after the menopause, a surgical operation to handle an ovarian cyst will often involve both ovaries. Removal of both ovaries typically has little effect on the health of women, because the ovaries no longer produce progesterone or estrogen after menopause. A possible reduction in libido or sexual desire after the removal of ovaries has been suggested by some women after menopause. A treatment of small doses of testosterone can typically resolve this matter. A single ovary would be taken out if the size of the cyst allows this. If you have not reached menopause then there would be no significant effect on your fertility because an ovary alone can create enough hormones and eggs for you to become pregnant. However both ovaries may need to be removed if cancer is diagnosed.

Upon discovering any cancerous cells, the doctor may then recommend that both ovaries be removed. Of course, this possibility is discussed with the patient before starting surgery by the doctor. A quick test for women before menopause is done for cancer cells on the ovary to be removed.

Surgery with the use of Laparoscopy

Cystectomy is the name for the operation to take out a cyst from an ovary. A cyst is similar to a small liquid-filled container. A cyst is typically opened with a laparoscopic instrument to then aspirate the liquid before carefully removing the cyst itself. The patient can leave the hospital within 24 hours and is typically able to resume professional activity after fourteen days of rest. Treating ovarian cysts involves surgery done by laparoscopy. The surgery is accomplished by using a laparoscope, an instrument with a camera which is put into the abdomen by making tiny incisions at the pelvic bone. By doing surgery in this manner, patient recovery is faster and there are many less signs of surgery on the skin of the patient.

While surgery is done, surgeons take pains to leave as much healthy ovarian tissue as possible in place so as to preserve the creation of eggs. Surgery is a possible treatment for ovarian cysts, but does have some possible risks. In certain cases, if a cyst is too big the ovary must be taken out which means the destruction of all normal ovarian tissues. However a holistic program is available to you that addresses the underlying cause of ovarian cysts and which is also an effective, long-term solution without secondary effects.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts Treatments]]> Pregnancy And Various Kinds Of Ovarian Cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/pregnancy-and-various-kinds-of-ovarian-cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/pregnancy-and-various-kinds-of-ovarian-cysts#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:35:00 +0000 breast cancer drugdermoid cystsecond pregnancybreast cancermiscarrycyst onmiscarriages http://www.artwoo.com/article/pregnancy-and-various-kinds-of-ovarian-cysts miscarriages already. The first one was at 21 weeks, the second was at eight weeks. And she found out during her that she had a on her right ovary. And she writes in that we consulted a doctor that said it wasn't the cause of my miscarriage, and can I still try getting pregnant? It was almost a year passed since I had my second miscarriage, and I'm trying to get pregnant, but what I just observed with myself now is I can't get pregnant as easily now like before, any advice?

First of all, the first advice is she had two miscarriages, miscarriages are extremely common. Twenty percent of all pregnancies before 12 weeks, it's nature's way of ridding vaginetic products. The miscarriage at 21 weeks was rather unusual. I'm assuming that this was something that was looked into, and probably was not a cause of anything that would repeat itself. The dermoid her right ovary, well if she knows she had a dermoid cyst on the right ovary, that must have been removed.

We were probably given part of the information because no doctor's going to leave a dermoid cyst. As far as her so-called - her concerns about infertility since that dermoid cyst, pregnancy is not as easy as one thinks. Pregnancy - the average couple who have intercourse the average number of times, which is 2.5 times per week will conceive 90 percent of the time in one year, in two years 95 percent. But you still have ten percent that are not going to conceive in one year. So one year of lack of conception is not an infertility concern in my mind. So my advice is just continue trying, don't worry about the cyst, and hopefully pregnancy number three will be absolutely normal.

Let's see, there was something else here. Oh, there is an increasing number of women - since we mentioned some drugs, we should mention Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is an anti- drug, the most commonly used. Women are often on it five years, very effective. The good news is Tamoxifen works, being an anti-estrogen effect on the breast, it stops the estrogen receptors.

Because breast tumors many times have - they like estrogen. So this particular anti-cancer drug works by blocking estrogen. But it has some good news too, it has a positive estrogen effect on bone and on the heart. And we know that estrogen can be good for bone growth, that's why many women are given estrogens after menopause. And it can be good on bone growth and prevent heart disease. The one problem with women on this particular drug though is that it causes in some cases a slight increase in uterus cancers, because it has the positive estrogen effect on the uterus.

And it can in some cases increase any cysts that are there. But to my knowledge there is no evidence that it can cause ovary cancers. So we have some effects from this powerful anti-breast cancer drug that are positive, no ovary bad effects except it can cause an increased size in the cysts. And these would be managed like any other cysts.

I think one thing here is - one woman writes in and she says is surgery a must for a cyst measuring 20 centimeters? 20 centimeters is huge. Greater than 10 centimeters is huge. The answer is unequivocally 20-centimeter cyst is in risk of torsion, it should be operated upon, no questions asked. And we don't know the age of this woman, but the odds are most likely in her favor because it's a cyst. And the other one here is -

I have one question I think is very good. Is a hysterectomy the best option for an ovary cyst on a 68-year-old woman, any other options? I'm going to answer that because I'm from the school of thought that says if you're going in for a hysterectomy in the menopausal years, I believe those ovaries should come out. Now this is Doctor Christopher Freville's philosophy, many colleagues agree with me, some do not. But the ovary has very little function after menopause. At menopause it doesn't have any except it can serve as a place for bad tumors and bad cysts to grow.

So if for some reason one has to have a hysterectomy at the menopausal time in life, my strong recommendation would be discussed with your doctor should the ovaries come out. Because unfortunately, ovary cancers, which are not really the topic of this discussion, often don't show up and have symptoms until they're somewhat progressed. That's something I wanted to throw in there. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Complex Ovarian Cyst: Causes And Risks http://www.artwoo.com/article/complex-ovarian-cyst-causes-and-risks http://www.artwoo.com/article/complex-ovarian-cyst-causes-and-risks#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:36:25 +0000 complex ovarian cystdermoid cystsovarian cyst symptomsroutine medical checkupsweat glandsemotional isolationpainful situations http://www.artwoo.com/article/complex-ovarian-cyst-causes-and-risks Complex Ovarian Cyst to Turn Fatal! Treat Your Complex Ovarian Cyst Now Before It's Too Late!

A complex ovarian cyst is a very rare condition but it can cause various complications and problems that are related to the ovary. It's not a very common condition but it can lead to serious complications in females who suffer from this. Many women also tend to suffer from because of this condition. But there are various ways to manage a complex cyst in the ovary, but you need to take various important points into consideration. But since complexities vary from one person to another, one needs to understand the particular case before following the specific guidelines.

What is complex cyst in the ovary?

The complex cyst is made up of solid and liquid components. These cysts can be fatal when they are left untreated. It can lead to really and an overall discomfort, the situation can aggravate based on how intense the situation is. Generally during a , the presence of a complex ovarian cyst is determined, or sometimes the more serious , namely a severe abdominal pain accompanied with discomfort leads to the discovery of the cyst. The treatment of the cyst depends on its type. There are basically, 3 types of complex cysts in the ovary.

(1) : These cysts occur from cells that make the eggs. This sometimes leads to the cyst looking like humans, i.e. with the presence of teeth, hair and even other tissues. Sometimes one might also find cysts that contain . The presence of this kind of cyst can also make a woman stress and psychologically upset. This is not a cancerous growth but it can lead to lots of pain, more so when the cyst gets twisted.

(2) Endometrioma: They lead to endometrioma -- this is actually a cyst that occurs on the outside of the uterus. It can proceed to various kinds of complications related to the ovaries, and thus it should be taken care of as soon as possible.

(3) Cystadenomas: These are basically made up mucus and liquid. They are usually very big and lead to a lot of pain. They also have a tendency of twisting on themselves and therefore lead to very painful situations and also cause lots of discomfort.

There also various other conditions that might lead to the occurrence of a complex cysts in the ovary. Hence, it is always required to understand the particular case in detail along with the complications involved in order to select the best treatment option.

What causes complex cysts in ovary:

What causes complex ovarian cysts and the less serious and less complex ovarian cysts are the same. It is yet to be determined the reason some females are affected by the complex cases, whereas some only have to suffer from the less serious and less complex cyst form which is also easier to treat. But various reasons like genetic predisposition, neglecting the cyst that is already there, obesity, weak immune system, ignorance, other medical problems in the body and also life style related causes and other health reasons can lead to the occurrence of complex ovarian cyst.

Treating complex cysts in the ovary

There is no standard treatment system for this painful condition. While in some cases surgery is the only solution and yet in some it can be managed by the help of drugs. In spite of these treatments sometimes the complicated cyst continues to exist, and this leads to unmanageable pain and other emotional and psychological problems along with physical discomfort. So, it is required to look beyond and search for a better approach towards the complex ovarian cyst. Conventional medicine also fails to deal with the small variations of the complex cysts. It happens because the conventional medicines only treat the symptoms, and not the real cause. This is why in spite of taking refuge in the most advanced measures, many women continue to face the recurrence of complex cysts in the ovary.

The holistic system is the most effective treatment when dealing with the complex ovarian cyst, because of its multidimensional and versatile approach. The holistic system helps more because instead of only focusing on the disease, it gives importance to the overall condition of the patient. Though in many cases surgery is the only solution but in most of the cases the holistic approach is able to treat the complicated ovarian cyst in a safe, simple and efficient manner.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts ]]> Ovarian Cancer Symptoms http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:27:07 +0000 symptoms of ovarian cancerdeadly cancercancer overviewcause cancermalignant tumorfemale reproductive organsovary http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-symptoms ovary, a disease affecting one of both of the ovaries, is one of the most serious and under-recognized ailments affecting women. In United States, it is considered as the fifth among the most fatal gynecologic cancers (affecting the ). It is said that in every 57 women, one may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and almost half of those women diagnosed with the said cancer may die in a span of five years.

Ovarian Cancer: Overview

Ovarian cancer is characterized by the malignant growth of one or of the two ovaries. The cells in the ovary multiply progressively and abnormally to the point that they can no longer be controlled. As a result, excessive tissues start to form tumors, which may be benign or malignant. The malignant ones are those that .

The growth of the tumor may not necessarily start from the ovary or the ovaries, but may have spread to the ovary from other parts of the body, oftentimes the breast. The in the ovary may likewise spread to other parts of the body. The most common cases of ovarian cancer arise from epithelial cancer, which affect the epithelial cells (cells found in the tissues covering surfaces of the ovary).



It is important for women to be aware of the nature and symptoms of ovarian cancer as this can affect women of any age. However, women face higher risk of ovarian cancer as she gets older, particularly after she reaches the age of fifty.

Most of the time, the symptoms of ovarian cancer do not show up until the cancer is widespread or in its advanced stage. This makes a woman at higher risk since it can be too late before she may be able to detect symptoms of ovarian cancer. Moreover, there are only very few symptoms of the cancer, which may be mistaken as symptoms of other health conditions.

The very first symptom of ovarian cancer is vague abdominal discomfort and bloating, which is caused by the excess fluid in the abdominal cavity. One always feels full even when she has not eaten much. As time passes by the swelling of the abdomen intensifies that some of your clothes may no longer fit you. Usually, it is because of this unusual swelling (way different from a woman's monthly water retention) that most women go to the doctor for check up.

Bloating is accompanied by digestive disturbances, unexplained changes in the bowel habits and urinary patterns. There are frequent trips to the bathroom even in the absence of a urinary tract infection or other health problems. One may feel nauseous, very tired and she may feel like vomiting at times. She may also feel discomfort and pain during an intercourse.

Pain and swelling in the pelvic area is also noticeable upon closer physical examination. This is due to the swelling in the pelvis. In very rare instances, a woman in her postmenopausal stage experiences abnormal bleeding.

Other vague and non-specific symptoms of ovarian cancer include back and leg pain, loss of appetite, undernourished appearance, weight gain or weigh loss, and unusual bleeding in the vagina (heavier and longer than the usual menstrual bleeding).

Detecting Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Screening is a way to detect the symptoms of ovarian cancer. The earlier the patient is screened, the better so as to decrease the mortality and morbidity of ovarian cancer. One of the most effective ways to detect the cancer in its early stage is through pelvic and rectal exam. Jeanette Pollock is a freelance author and website owner of http://www.ovariancancerdomain.com. Visit Jeanette's site to learn more about ovarian cancer symptoms. ]]> Ovarian Cysts: Types, Causes, Dangers and Treatments http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-types-causes-dangers-and-treatments http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-types-causes-dangers-and-treatments#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:43:34 +0000 birth control pillsovarian cystscystic structurecystic structuresfollicular fluidpainful situationcorpus luteum http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-types-causes-dangers-and-treatments Ovarian cysts are basically small sacs that have fluids within them and they occur inside the female ovary. Most of these cysts are benign in nature i.e. they do not lead to any harm. However in some cases complications like rupturing, bleeding and pain might occur. Surgery is one the ways that can help get rid of the cysts.

Physiological cysts in the ovary

In the ovary of any woman who is in the child bearing age and is not on , s keep coming and going. They are required for the development and release of the egg. Since they are a part of the general function of the ovary, they are termed 'physiological' in nature.

During the first part of the 28 day cycle, the still maturing egg is carried to the surface of the ovary that contains a cystic structure known as 'follicle'. The follicle is not only responsible for carrying the egg, it is also responsible for the manufacture of the estrogen. Estrogen on its part is responsible for stimulating the uterine lining's growth. The intrauterine allows the fertilized egg to be implanted and it also develops the embryo. During the period of ovulation the follicle's size is that of an olive. The egg is released when the follicle ruptures. The fluid within the follicle, which is a clear substance till now is replaced by blood which follows the rupture. Progesterone's secretion begins after this happens. A yellow coloured substance starts forming during this stage.

If pregnancy doesn't take place during this time, the yellow object tends to get a bit scarred. is the name given to this cystic structure. These are generally small in size. In some cases this process gets a bit unusual. These physiologic structures are filled with or blood and it grows in size. It might lead to pain or it might not. These cysts cause irregularity of the menstrual cycle. But these cysts have the tendency to leak, and even twist the ovary; this can lead to a . Surgery might become inevitable if the ultra sound shows that the cyst has become enlarged.

Pathological cysts in the ovary

The cystic formations that are developed during the period of ovulation do not form a part of the cycle. They are called 'pathological ovarian cysts'. These growths may also be called 'tumors'. Tumors can be classified in two broad categories: malignant or cancerous in nature and the other being benign. These ovarian cysts are of many types. Some cysts have within them mucous, and some have old blood. There is no regression, and this is the biggest negative point of these pathological cysts. The fluid's accumulation can be very rapid and hence the cyst's growth is also very rapid. They might grow large within months or sometimes even within weeks.

Ovarian cysts -- reasons

During an ultrasound the ovarian cysts resemble a bubble. The cyst is actually nothing but fluids enclosed within a wall that is quite slim. They are called 'Simple Cyst' or 'Functional Cyst'. If the follicle do not rupture and there is no release of the egg, the fluid remains within and this may form into a cyst in the ovary and might affect one of the ovaries. Tiny cysts are normally present when the follicles are being formed.

Adverse Effects

Ovarian cysts may be seen in any woman, no matter what the age. Research has proved that most cases of cysts in the ovary are benign in nature (which means they are non cancerous), they are neither related to any disease. In fact, many cysts disappear on their own in just a few weeks of their appearance. Ovarian cysts can be classifies in two broad categories: cancerous and non cancerous. Ovarian cancer does show the occurrence of cysts, but in normal conditions cysts denote a harmless condition. Some ovarian cysts include dermoid cyst, hemorrhagic cyst, Corpus Luteum cyst, follicular cyst and others.

Holistic Approach

In today's modern world you can choose from various medication alternatives to get a cure for ovarian cysts. But none of these guarantee 100% success. In fact, the holistic system is the only one that cures ovarian cysts completely. The holistic approach is also free of any kind of side effects. Hence you can trust the holistic approach completely. The holistic approach eradicates the root cause of the ovarian cyst thus, completely eliminating the chance of their recurrence. The holistic approach believes in an overall approach covering every aspect of physical fitness, mental health and spiritual growth as well.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts ]]> Endometriomas And Laparotomies http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriomas-and-laparotomies http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriomas-and-laparotomies#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:29:59 +0000 cancerous cystsfunctional cystsuterus contractstypes of cystsdermoid cystsovarian cystspolycystic ovaries http://www.artwoo.com/article/endometriomas-and-laparotomies functional cysts, therefore we're going to be looking at other - the endometriomas, the cystadenomas, the , occasionally , and rarely the .

Another thing, intrauterine devices, so things like Marina by Berlex, the old Copper Sevens, various intrauterine devices which are pieces of plastic, plastic and metal, plastic and metal secreting hormone, put into the uterus which through a complex mechanism causes no - basically causes no conception. And these are not - and I repeat are not associated with any increase in cysts, any increase in tumors. There absolutely is - it's a non-event. Some women have a problem with intrauterine devices causing pain, and I don't doubt that.

I've had to remove many of them, because the and it can cause pain. It doesn't have to be right in the middle, can cause a right side, left side, but it is not causing a pathologic problem, something that's going to develop into something. I've noticed some of your questions here, and I think some of these are important to hit on as part of this. And one question by one of your listeners was, am I able to have children if I have ? Absolutely, there's no decrease in fertility if you have a diagnosis of ovarian cysts. The only case would be again, the endometriomas which are going to be - which is endometriosis in the wrong place if it's associated with infertility. We can treat that, we can treat it with medication, reverse that process, and start the ovulation. The other case would be polycystic ovaries. These are not usually large cysts, but again the polycystic ovaries are associated with infertility. Again, treatable, and in fact in cases where just diet is not going to reverse if there are certain drugs that can cause ovulation, or you can take Clomiphene, Clomid, it causes one to ovulate.

It can break that vicious cycle of not ovulating, and oftentimes it's very effective. Pregnancy usually does occur, and in rare cases there are certain surgical procedures on the ovary, very simple, that can stop the polycystic ovary disease symptom of not having periods. So that's reversible. So how hard is it to get pregnant with a cyst? It's easy. I mean you better have a cyst or you probably are pregnant because you're going to have to have a follicular cyst, although you might not see it.

A large cyst, some of these other cysts as we said can prevent pregnancy, but once they're removed or taken care of, it's not going to affect fertility, it's not going to affect a pregnancy outcome. You can have normal periods after a cyst. The only time your periods are usually abnormal is with endometriomas or polycystic ovary disease which we've talked about, and can be rectified. One woman notes that she had a cyst on her left ovary and she's 12 weeks pregnant, and wanted to know if this will affect the unborn child.

Dr Christopher Freville ponders upon the question =96 she has given us a little bit of information. We already know from our discussion, what have we learned today, that cysts on an ovary are common. In fact they're often necessary because the corpus luteum cyst of pregnancy is a functioning cyst necessary for the pregnancy and will not affect the unborn child at all. If it was a cyst - and sometimes I might add that cysts show up during pregnancy that don't go away. What do we do about those? Well, we have a large cyst that shows up on exam, or shows up on ultrasound that does not go away, then it is mandatory that this woman have operative intervention, have a laparotomy.

Laparotomies do not cause an increase in miscarriages, do not cause an increase - any child birth defects. It's just unfortunate complication unrelated to the pregnancy, but just as women are going to develop any of these cysts, women pregnant can develop any of these cysts. When they're found they need to be taken care of because the persistent cysts during pregnancy - during delivery could cause a problem with the delivery, and we don't want that. So as soon as you find out something during pregnancy we take care of it. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Ovarian Cysts In Women http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-in-women http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-in-women#comments Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:20:01 +0000 obstetrician gynecologistcyststumorsfemale hormonesstages of pregnancytumorcyst http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-in-women Obstetrician Gynecologist. I have practiced 12 years in the field, and I've done a very, very intense practice. During that time I've had the pleasure of probably treating in excess of 10,000 women. I've done in excess of probably 2,500 births and thousands of major surgeries.

And, during this time, of course, like most Obstetrician Gynecologists, I've encountered more than my fair share, I guess, of questions regarding s" rel="tag">cysts and women who have concerns of cysts. And, I could tell you from this experience that probably the number one concern every woman has when she goes to the doctor is that she might have a cyst. And probably almost every one of these women have had cysts. That's the ironic thing.



I'd like to say that cysts do not - it's not equivalent to a . And I think that's where a lot of the confusion comes in, because I think most lay people are of the concern, "Well, I've got a cyst, that must be a tumor." And, the reason that certainly women should be concerned is that probably the incidence of ovary is somewhere between five and seven percent, meaning that five to seven percent of women will develop a tumor during their lifetime. Again, most of these tumors are benign - that's non-cancerous. But, the key here is that some of these tumors are cystic tumors. Some of the cancers are cystic cancers, but the majority of cysts are not tumors, and therefore, certainly are not cancerous.



I think the first thing very important to say to women of all ages, just to have a brief overview of what the ovaries are. I'm sure they know they're the reproductive organs located in the pelvis. They are about the size of, I guess, a Robin's egg.

The ovaries produce the eggs and the . The female hormones, of course, are the estrogens and progesterones that regulate the uterus, the menstrual cycle, as well as various . The processes that cause the ovary to produce these hormones is very complex series of interactions of bio-chemical and feedback mechanisms that primarily is regulated by the pituitary gland in the brain. And the reason - this is going to be important a little bit later when we discuss certain types of cysts.



What is a cyst? A cyst in general is just a fluid-filled sac, or it's a fluid-filled membrane - some liquid covered by a membrane in the body. And I'm sure that, as an example, some cysts that are seen frequently are sometimes certain skin cysts.

There's also ganglion cysts that both men and women get on their wrists and up over various tendons. Again, these are just fluid-filled sacs that are growing for various reasons.

The ovarian cysts - these cysts can be located anywhere in the body for various organs, and I'll touch on those briefly a little bit later. As far as ovary cysts, I think that the thing to go back to is for women to understand that the process by which the eggs are released is a function of this complex hormone feedback mechanism that I discussed earlier. The women are born with something like three or 400,000 eggs. That's all they ever get. Whereas, opposed to a man is born with the ability to produce millions of sperm per day. So his sperm is completely renewed. A woman's eggs are always there and disintegrate over time at a very fast rate, until they get into menopause around the age of 50. Hillary Templeton is happy to give advice on all types of women's cysts. Her website is http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Dermoid Ovarian Cyst Can Be Dangerous http://www.artwoo.com/article/dermoid-ovarian-cyst-can-be-dangerous http://www.artwoo.com/article/dermoid-ovarian-cyst-can-be-dangerous#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:50:24 +0000 dermoid ovarian cystsdermoid cystsdermoid cystsweat glandsroutine checkupirregularitymenstrual cycle http://www.artwoo.com/article/dermoid-ovarian-cyst-can-be-dangerous Dermoid ovarian cysts are nothing but a benign kind of ovarian tumor, which is not even dangerous, but it for sure needs medical help. It generally affects young women. Misconceptions and myths surrounding this condition make young women worried about their fertility when suffering from dermoid ovarian cysts. This sometimes leads to delay in treatment and hence paving the way to further complications. It is important to understand dermoid ovarian cysts to understand the condition completely.

What are dermoid ovarian cysts?

s of the ovary are called mature teratoma. These cysts may be terrible when it comes to their look, as they sometimes look like a small human being, or to be more precise they sometimes have many features of humans in them; like teeth, hair and even thyroid tissues. Each cyst is unique in its look because of the differences in their makeup. Perhaps this knowledge of the presence of a cyst in their body make females turn nervous and psychologically upset rather than the actual risks involved in this condition. However, dermoid cysts are non cancerous in nature. A dermoid cyst might stay in the ovary for a long time without giving rise to any symptoms whatsoever. Sometimes a person gets to know of their presence only during . Sometimes in might also signal the presence of dermoid cysts. Many females tend to avoid the treatment of dermoid cysts. However these cysts need to be closely monitored, because they can twist on themselves and rupture, thus leading to a serious painful condition and various other complications. Thus it is very important to go for medical help before the situation turns serious. Dermoid cysts don't have any impact over a woman's fertility. In spite of this aspect, it is best to get cured of this condition when you plan to start a family.

Dermoid ovarian cyst risk factors:

The risk involved with dermoid cysts is related to what the nature and the size of it is. Its size does matter and works as an important factor deciding what the risk is. Bigger cysts tend to rupture more easily and frequently. Dermoid cysts tend to twist the ovary, thus affecting blood supply; this can lead to very uncomfortable and painful conditions. Though most dermoid cysts are benign in nature in some rare cases the cysts may be cancerous in nature. But this is a very extreme case and very rarely found. But dermoid cysts though not fatal can be very painful. Therefore you really need the right treatment, because not only do you need to deal with the pain and discomfort, but you will also need to cure the dermoid cyst completely.

Dermoid ovarian cyst treatment

Dermoid cysts in the ovary sometimes gain the attention of patients only when it leads to complications like serious pain, irregular periods, obesity and various other issues. There are various forms of treatments that can help treat dermoid ovarian cysts. But conventional methods only treat the symptoms rather than the cysts themselves. In most cases surgery remains the only alternative available to women suffering from this. But surgery cannot guarantee that the cysts won't recur ever again. What you actually need to do is find the real causes that lead to the formation of the cysts, and then treat them so that they are eliminated completely, rather than just addressing the symptoms. In order to treat dermoid ovarian cysts you should opt for the holistic approach. The holistic approach works because:

• This is a natural and safe process and causes no side effects too.
• It searches and destroys the real reasons why the dermoid cysts are caused.
• It prevents surgery in most cases.
• Holistic approach lets you keep the control with yourself. And so you always can control the treatment.
• Holistic approach heals a woman emotionally and helps her in dealing and tackling the situation while she is fighting the cyst.

Hence, if you want a complete treatment you should definitely opt for the holistic approach.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Dermoid Ovarian Cysts ]]> Functional Cysts Found In The Ovaries http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-cysts-found-in-the-ovaries http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-cysts-found-in-the-ovaries#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:20:01 +0000 corpus luteum cystfollicular cystfollicle cystfollicular cystsobstetrician gynecologistfunctional cystspituitary gland http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-cysts-found-in-the-ovaries pituitary gland, and these eggs develop within a cyst, called a or a . These are, because they're a function, if you will, of the normal mechanism of the cascade of events that cause the ovulation process - their called . Functional cysts are a couple of types. The first one is that the follicular cyst develops about mid-cycle. When the ovulation occurs, that cyst opens up. It releases the egg, and those cysts go away. Those cysts never get very large - mainly a couple of centimeters, as a general rule. They can become bigger.



The second part of the cycle is where the cyst was, a second type of cyst develops, that is called a . This second phase of the menstrual cycle can be associated with a cyst forming where you actually have a fluid-filled corpus luteum cyst. Now, these can be quite large - more than a couple of centimeters. As a rule, they are not. And then, depending on whether or not conception occurs, this cyst will continue to develop and grow to some slight increase in size or there may not be a cyst with it. However, if there is, it's usually a few centimeters, maybe four, five centimeters maximum, as a general rule. The corpus luteum cyst has as a much larger, richer blood supply, and actually can be seen to have blood vessels by the naked eye if you were to look at one. That's going to be important also.



Now, these two types of functional cysts are again are, again, as we said, functional. They're going to occur, most of the time in a woman's lifetime, if she's ovulating, and that's why I said earlier, almost every woman has had cysts. New York Christopher Freville reckons most women just don't realize it and they are usually pain free. You wouldn't know - if you were ovulating, most of the time you wouldn't know you had a cyst. You might feel the ovulation process as a pain for a lot of reasons, usually associated with the egg moving down the fallopian tube. But, it's not really a function of the cyst itself.



Now, there are other types. So we've got these two types of functional cysts - the follicular cyst and the corpus luteum cyst. There are also other types of cysts. These are the non-functional, but they're benign, non-cancerous cysts. One type of cyst is called an endometrioma. Endometriosis is a condition - that's rather not uncommon - that can develop in women where the tissue from the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, gets into places it shouldn't be. And it can cause a lot of problems. For instance, the mechanism by how this happens - it could be that the endometrium is naturally there in these spots at the time of development of the fetus, or it could be that the uterine contractions at the time of the period actually force endometrium up through the tubes, and it sort of sprays into the abdomen.



Any rate, these endometriosis implants sometimes can attach to the ovary, and it can form like a little growth. These cysts can be rather painful, and endometriosis can be painful. And it's one cause of certain infertility, which causes a lot of women to seek work-up, treatment, tests, and at the end of the day, if there is endometriosis, these endometriosis implants can be treated by various combination of either surgery, pills.



But, the key for this discussion is the endometriosis when it's in the ovary can then grow just like the endometrium of the uterus, so that you are almost, in essence, are having a period on your ovary. And that mechanism can cause bleeding, and that endometriosis can actually be trapped in a cyst called an endometrioma. And these endometriomas kind of bleed. They stop, and they can go on for months, maybe longer. And the blood that accumulates with the blood inside the endometrioma has a dark look. In fact, it's a dark blood look. It's often called a chocolate cyst cause of the look - like chocolate. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Ovarian Cyst Removal is Not Always Necessary http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-removal-is-not-always-necessary http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-removal-is-not-always-necessary#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:57:21 +0000 types of cystsconventional medicinealternative treatmentfinal solutionrecovery timeovarytreatment option http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-removal-is-not-always-necessary ovary -- but this is a step that is taken as a last alternative. Often, such situations arise because the condition is neglected and left untreated. And practitioners of prescribe removal as the when everything else has failed. However, skeptics nowadays contest that in most cases no surgery is needed and that, quite a few may be managed, if only the right is opted for. Also, they feel that if the patient takes appropriate measures right at the beginning, the final step of surgery will never ultimately have to be taken. Therefore, if you are suffering from this condition, you should do everything to be aware of the problem and know how severe it is before going in for the option for removing the cyst.

Conditions and factors

Removing the cyst can become a must when the cysts in the ovary are cancerous, or when there is some other complication that is difficult to be resolved with normal treatment. Such conditions may be quite grave and even turn life threatening for the person. But you do not need surgery in all cases. But there are some conditions such as when the cyst gets ruptured that can cause a lot of worry and when this happens, removing might be the only option. But before the final decision is taken on surgery, the physician needs to be thoroughly asked -- it might also be a good idea to seek a second opinion before going ahead. Seek an answer to these questions.

• Why is surgery needed?

• Can an remove the ovarian cyst?

• Risks -- what are they?

• Can surgery guarantee results?

• What is the from surgery?

You need also to decide whether you are emotionally ready to deal with surgery or not because surgery can drain most people emotionally. Therefore, you should speak with a counselor to prepare yourself emotionally for it. Also, get completely acquainted with the process of removal and its related factors so that you get a clear idea of the surgery.

The process of removing the ovarian cyst

The process starts once the diagnosis is complete. There are quite a few tests that need to be made and treatments in cases where the surgery is decided upon. But before the surgery is possible, other diseases that the woman suffers from needs to be controlled because otherwise this may lead to unnecessary complications. Those who have diabetes need to either bring up or down the level of sugar in the blood as the case may be so that there is no problem during the surgery. The blood pressure and heart problems also need to be watched carefully since weeks before the surgery. And when the actual process is carried out, in some cases, just the cyst would be removed, but in some instances the ovary itself might have to be removed. Normally surgery is quite safe and there are no risks for the woman's fertility, even when in cases where both the ovaries need to be removed. However the gynecologist still needs to be consulted before the surgery to get answers for all the questions that may arise. How the surgery is carried out may also not be the same in all cases. Thus, know about the actual process in your case from the surgeon at the start itself. The doctor should tell you about the risks involved in your case. But be aware that there might be problems after the anesthesia has been administered and even when the surgery is carried out and also after it is over. The recovery time may also vary -- it can be as little as 2 days or as much as a week.

Alternative for surgery

Even the simplest form of surgery can be traumatic. Hence, many women understandably look for other options when trying to cure their ovarian cyst problem. Though surgery is imperative if conditions are serious, you can take some measures beforehand to prevent it. To help you prevent and treat ovarian cysts, a holistic approach can be especially beneficial. Holistic approach involves the use of multidimensional techniques to help you manage and cure ovarian cysts. Sometimes, even surgery can be ineffective when it comes to restoring the balance in the body which would prevent further occurrence of cysts. This is where holistic approach can work its special magic with its flawless scientific approach. Holistic approach can make use of different remedies along with a sensible plan of action that can help you overcome your problems related to ovarian cysts more effectively. It also scores over conventional treatment as it does not just address the symptoms like the latter, but also works out a cure for the otherwise complicated and challenging ovary cysts. With the holistic approach you can also prevent the complications that may require ovarian cyst removal through surgery.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts Removal]]> Ovarian Cysts Medications Can Make Your Condition WORSE http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:08:22 +0000 birth control pillsovarian cystsultrasound testsovarian cystmenstrual cyclesheating padspelvic exam http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cysts-medications-can-make-your-condition-worse s, there are no symptoms and virtually no threat to one's health. They also get cured on their own without any medication or special treatment. Conventional ovarian cyst medications and treatment primarily aim to provide relief from the various symptoms associated with the condition such as pelvic pain or pressure and prevent further development of cysts by preventing ovulation from taking place. Pills for birth control are often resorted to for putting a check on ovulation.

Ovarian Cysts Medicines at the Initial Stages

Functional cysts of the ovary usually disappear within a span of 1 to 2 . After this, your doctor might recommend that you stay under regular observation without any medicine for the purpose of determining if the cyst is disappearing or growing in size by itself. Expect another '' conducted by your health professional within 4 to 8 weeks for further confirmation of how the cyst is behaving.

If the ovarian cyst does not improve even after 1 to 2 menstrual cycles, your consulting physician might suggest some more analytical tests for ascertaining that the symptoms are not being produced by another type of 'ovarian growth'. Some simple measures like taking pain-reducing medicine and using can aid in providing temporary relief from some annoying and often painful symptoms experienced around this time.

Ovarian Cysts Medicines on an Ongoing Basis

Any ovarian cyst that persists for more than 2 or 3 menstrual cycles needs to be investigated thoroughly. When using 'Ultrasound' tests, the cyst will appear to have a weird look. This should be taken seriously because if it is left untreated, the cyst may give rise to the need for medications or surgery for its removal ultimately. You will probably be advised to continue taking '' for preventing ovulation and thus, stopping more cysts from forming. On the flip side, too much of birth control medication may adversely affect your chances of getting a healthy pregnancy later on.

Considering Surgery

The need for surgery arises when oral medication fails to make the cyst go away. This surgery, known as cystectomy, can be done with the help of laparoscopic means, which basically requires a little incision and is a very safe method. Extreme pain that is associated with advanced stages of the condition may require a surgical operation on an emergency basis. If the case is found to be more severe (revealed by means of ), or if there is a risk of ovarian cancer or other threats to the patient's life involved, a more extensive surgery viz. laparotomy, which involves removing the larger abdominal incision, is recommended.

Surgical means are often sought to confirm the diagnosis of the cyst. It also helps in evaluating the growths in the ovary when a possibility of cancer in the ovary is suspected. What is important to realize is that surgery may not be the absolute or permanent solution to the problem of ovarian cysts. This usually presupposes the removal of one or more ovaries. Surgical intervention becomes necessary when the patient faces complications like rupturing or twisting (torsion), severe bleeding, extreme pain, enlargement of cyst (more than 3 inches) which causes it to press against other internal organs and more. A persistent nature of the cysts which refuse to go on their own over time, and anything unusual observed through ultrasound tests may also necessitate a surgery.

In spite of the obvious benefits of getting a surgery done to remove ovarian cysts, there have been reports of some complications associated with such a procedure. The complications thrown up by laparoscopic surgery may be in the form of difficulties while accessing, operative procedure complications or in some rare cases, pneumoperitoneum physiological complications.

Surgery Choices

Surgery choices can be broadly divided into two types -- In case of small incisions it is laparoscopy and when the abdomen area needs to be cut it is laparotomy. Laparoscopy is often used to confirm the presence of ovarian cysts in woman who are still capable of bearing children. Non-cancerous ovarian cysts, even if they are persistent, large or painful, can be removed easily by laparoscopy. The ovary is spared in such a procedure. Laparotomy is opted for cysts that have grown too large. This is also the preferred mode of surgery for cases involving ovarian cancer, or if when there are problems in the abdomen or in the pelvic region. For a patient with cancer, a larger incision is required to enable the surgeon to study the area closely to remove the cancerous growth, which is a difficult proposition with laparoscopy.

Factors to be considered

One of the most important points to ponder and take up for consideration before initiating a treatment is if you get cysts once menopause has set in. There is an increased risk of cancer in the ovary after menopause. Thus, all the 'Postmenopausal Ovarian Growths' should be carefully checked and investigated for signs of cancer. Doctors often would advise on removing the affected ovary or both, viz. oophorectomy, if cysts develop after menopause on an ovary. Interestingly, there is a growing trend of moving away from surgery, particularly when the cyst is small in size and quite simple for postmenopausal women, and medication is strongly favoured to it. But beware, certain postmenopausal cysts in the ovary like unilocular cysts have thin walls and a compartment and can lead to cancer.

Holistic approach

Adopting a holistic approach when the ovarian cyst is at an early stage can help to prevent complications in the future and improve life in general. The holistic method remains simple and it is also among the least painful methods for curing cysts in the ovary. It operates on the central philosophy, 'Prevention is better than cure'. It not only aims to cure ovarian cysts in affected women, but also promotes means that prevent them from appearing in the first place. It lays tremendous stress upon two aspects, viz. optimism and physical fitness. Medications for ovarian cysts have found a new hope with holistic remedies.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts Medication ]]> Functional Ovarian Cyst: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-ovarian-cyst-causes-symptoms-and-treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-ovarian-cyst-causes-symptoms-and-treatment#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:08:32 +0000 functional ovarian cystsfunctional cystfunctional cystsfollicular cystsruptured cystluteal cystnausea and vomiting http://www.artwoo.com/article/functional-ovarian-cyst-causes-symptoms-and-treatment Functional ovarian cysts in most cases are benign in nature and do not cause any trouble or even any symptoms. These cysts are generally discovered only during a 'Routine Pelvic Exam'. A is basically nothing but formation on the ovary's surface of a sac. This is common during the ovulation. In fact the ovary holds the maturing egg, and generally this sac goes away after the egg is released. But if for some reason the egg is not released or the opening through which the egg is released gets closed up then the sac continues to grow in size.

are quite different from other growths in the ovary that can be caused because of other reasons such as cancer or some such complicated reason. As mentioned above, functional cysts do not cause any trouble. But in some rare cases, the cyst might twist over itself, rupture or bleed and this is when it causes a terrible pain.

Why functional ovarian cysts occur

A functional cyst occurs due to unusual changes that happen during the process when the egg is made released by the ovary. The functional cysts can be of two different types: occur when the sac doesn't let the egg go and the fluid gets swelled. The other type is the -- this occurs when after the egg gets released by the sac, it again gets resealed with fluid inside it.

Symptoms of functional ovarian cysts

The symptoms of functional cysts are proportional to the cysts' size. These symptoms are acute pain in lower part of the abdomen when the female is in the middle of her menstruation cycle. There might be a delay in the start of the menstrual cycle. And there might also be bleeding from the vagina even when there is no period during that time. In cases where the functional cyst ruptures, or twists, breaks open or bleeds the symptoms might include pain while having sex, abrupt to severe pain with . Please keep in mind the first are the twisted cyst symptoms, and the later one is of a .

Diagnosis followed by treatment

A pelvic ultrasound helps in diagnosing a functional cyst. This confirms that the cyst contains fluid. The doctor rechecks the condition after the patient has covered two to three menstrual cycles. This cyst normally disappears by then. This disappearance can in fact be fastened with the help of the holistic approach. In the case of excessive bleeding doctors generally prescribe birth control pills in order to stop ovulation thus preventing the occurrence of more cysts. A holistic approach if followed helps in the removal of the functional cysts painlessly and also prevents any new cysts from appearing.

Holistic approach

Conventional methods are based on the fact that treatments of the functional cysts are varied out on the symptoms rather than the root cause. This is why the holistic system scores over the conventional methods. It believes in eliminating the root cause naturally. It also emphasizes on balanced dietary habits, mental and physical health and strengthening the immunity of the body and various other aspects related to healthy living. The fast pace of life of today not only brings comforts but also brings along lots of stress invoked due to lack of sleep, anxiety, tensions, emotional issues and other such factors that create pressure that are difficult to avoid today.

Root causes of ovarian cysts

It has been proved by research that the factors just mentioned play a vital role in the formation of PCOS and ovarian cysts. This leads to an increase in the level of sugar in the blood, anovulatory cycles and the immunity becoming weaker. Opting for birth control medications pills as the solution for functional cysts also shuts downs the ovary's functioning. Metabolism is affected by the xenobiotics diet. Prescription drugs also negatively affect the menstruation cycle because the hypothalamus's functioning becomes impaired.

Working on autoimmune disorders or weakened system of immunization

When the immunity system is already weak because of various reasons such as a deficiency in nutrition, accumulation of toxins in large quantity, stress, prolonged use of antibiotics and steroids, the body actually becomes susceptible to every type of disease. In this condition the body actually becomes unable to protect itself. It is even unable to restore the normal hormonal balance or to naturally eliminate the toxins. The holistic approach takes care of the body in this situation and keeps various diseases at bay. Even the occurrence ovarian cysts may be avoided if the holistic approach is adopted.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Functional Ovarian Cysts ]]> Cures For Ovarian Cysts That WORK http://www.artwoo.com/article/cures-for-ovarian-cysts-that-work http://www.artwoo.com/article/cures-for-ovarian-cysts-that-work#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:36:26 +0000 chocolate cystsendometrial cystsfunctional cystsovarian cystsstale bloodoral contraceptivesplant extracts http://www.artwoo.com/article/cures-for-ovarian-cysts-that-work Did you know that there are many Cures for that the drug companies do not want you to know?

Since most of the ovarian cysts are benign, least life-threatening and tend go away on their own, people are wary about taking them seriously. Also, in majority of cases, 'ovarian cysts' are nothing but which develop at menstrual cycle's end and get cleared up by themselves after the release of eggs in fallopian tubes. However, when ovarian cysts obstruct the supply of blood to the ovaries or are cancerous in nature, immediate medical attention in the form of surgery is the only option left before the patient. Surgical intervention is also required in removing certain types of cystadonema cysts that grow into large abdominal tumour, often weighing as much as 300 lbs or more. or that are filled up with and are likely to rupture at any moment also require invasive surgery for protection and relief. But the burning question that remains unanswered concerns the effectiveness of surgery in curing the disease condition that is responsible for the cysts to occur or grow in size. It has been observed in most cases that cysts reappear even after their removal through surgical means.

Since prescription drugs also have very little or no effect on cysts, people often resort to alternative methods of treatment that include herbs, homeopathy, antioxidant supplements, etc as well as messy concoctions prepared from animal and that are supposed to cure occurrence of ovarian cysts. Some even give up consuming red meat in the hope that this will eventually rid them of the evils of ovarian cysts. But alas, No conclusive evidence has yet been made available that such alternate medication can do any good in eliminating the cysts or halt the occurrence of cysts in the ovary.

as alternative therapy

However, women having family history of members reporting ovarian cysts are sometimes given oral contraceptives or 'birth control pills' as preventive measures in regard to ovarian cysts. Since these "pills" are nothing but condensed form of female hormones, estrogen and progesterone that exercise control over the female's monthly cycle by preventing the ovaries from releasing the embryonic 'egg', the formation of ovarian cysts becomes remote. But then, the side effects of prolonged use of the "pill" can be perilous for many.

Cystectomy as alternative surgical method

Finding no other safe and effective means of getting rid of ovarian cysts, some prefer Cystectomy which was so long earmarked for treating bladder or gall bladder cancer. In fact, Cystectomy has been traditionally employed for removal of cyst-affected vital organs of the body but is now directed to removal of cysts from the ovary. This procedure is currently gaining popularity amongst many since it spares the ovary while removing the cysts. However, in the case of carcinoma of the ovary there is no other alternative but to remove the organ fully.

Holistic approach is the only way

Although most of the above methods are capable of eliminating the symptoms of discomfort, pain as well as other distressing physical conditions with short-term relief and a long-term rebounding effect, they can never cure the disease condition that prompts cysts to form in the ovary. As long as one consumes "pills" the cysts remain suppressed and the moment it is withdrawn, reappears again.

Experience, however, has taught humankind that a holistic approach towards controlling the ovarian cysts is the only cure left in its hands to deal with the stubborn ovarian cysts since it launches its attack at the base of the disease condition, going through all the stages till it is eliminated from the system for good. To cut a long story short, holistic approach includes regulation of the monthly periods, growth of healthy tissues within the reproductive system, intensification of fertility, diminishing the chances of miscarriage (which is vital in controlling ovarian cysts), removal of excess fat in the lower abdomen and elimination of chances for hysterectomy or ovarian surgery. All these is however, achieved through controlled diet, consumption of essential minerals, reduction in alcohol consumption and a healthy lifestyle.

Holistic approach has been planned, considering the fact that most of the chronic problems of female health, including polycystic ovary syndrome, and also ovarian cysts, are caused by a number of factors, and some of them are even environmental. Many of these factors are biochemical, nutritional, behavioural and also psychological. Knowing what the internal chemistry is and how it works is helpful because you can then make changes to get relief. Such alterations can even remote PCOS and ovarian cysts completely -- that is if you go for holistic remedies.

Since holistic remedies treat the body as a whole and attempts to identify and treat all the contributing factors, ovarian cysts can be best resolved with this approach.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cysts ]]> Polycystic Ovary Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:27:09 +0000 polycystic ovariespcosskin pigmentationhirsutismfacial hair growthdoctorsinsulin resistance http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between thousands of women worldwide. Since some women are asymptomatic, it is particularly hard for them to detect the condition. Only when it becomes problematic, such in cases of disability to conceive women turn to their to ask for their expert advice and seek treatment. On the other hand, some women have quite pronounced symptoms, including obesity, acne and/or , , male-pattern hair growth or baldness, weight gain and . In addition, records of high blood pressure have also occurred, as well as dizziness, exhaustion and depression. Extremely important are also the psychosocial effects of PCOS, as suffering women tend to have poor body image and low self-esteem.

While PCOS is not a rare health case, the causes of PCOS are unclear. Recent studies indicate both genetic and environmental/lifestyle links. Specifically, doctors attest that about 25 percent of women have ovaries that can be diagnosed as polycystic on an ultrasound examination. This condition is called (PCO) and it can occur for a number of reasons. But women with polycystic ovaries (PCO) do not necessarily suffer from PCOS. Those having the syndrome have cysts that actually contain small follicles, which have not matured to release an egg.

In countries were special examinations exist, doctors are able to diagnose PCOS when other typical PCOS symptoms are present, but the ovaries appear to be normal. Most frequently, women with PCOS will have more than one of the following symptoms: irregular or only occasional periods, which may be very heavy when they occur; polycystic ovaries; difficulty becoming pregnant; problems with weight gain and increased upper body fat; excessive or occasional loss of head hair; acne or skin pigmentation; and increased blood lipids. As any one of these symptoms can be caused by other health conditions, it is important for women to investigate all the possibilities with their doctor before taking any form of medication.

Unfortunately, although research and knowledge is evolving rapidly, PCOS is not yet fully understood by practitioners. In particular, while doctors know that certain hormones are affected, they do not known where and how the changes begin or why some women will have different symptoms compared to others. In most cases, the hormones typically affected by PCOS are androgens-male-type hormones, such as testosterone-which are present in low levels in all women. But the women having PCOS have higher levels of androgens causing a variety of health problems like the ones mentioned above. Moreover, the hormone of insulin can be also affected. This is extremely serious, as women with PCOS may become insulin resistant, which can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of forming diabetes later in their life. Also, other hormones affected include the luteinising hormone (LH) and the follicular stimulating hormone (FSH). The outcome is that the follicles in the ovary do not mature and thus prevent the ovary from releasing an egg that will lead to a normal monthly cycle.

Oral contraceptives are usually subscribed by doctors since the chemical substances they release can be used to assist with irregular periods and will help protect women with PCOS against uterine cancer. But before taking any type of oral contraceptives, women found to have PCOS must consult with their doctor about the best form medicine for their specific case.

Finally, women with or without PCOS should focus on creating and maintaining a lifestyle that will keep them fit and healthy. Frequent diet changes and weight increase or loss due to irregular eating patterns, should be definitely avoided. Furthermore, exercising should be one of the first priorities women with PCOS should have, as regular exercise can help reduce the insulin levels in the blood and encourage weight loss. However, some women with PCOS will find it very difficult to manage their weight. But, even in cases where weight loss is not necessary, symptoms are improved via a healthier diet and an exercise plan. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://forahealthywoman.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://forsocietiessake.com/ and http://universeofbeauty.net/ ]]> Polycystic Ovary Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:20:00 +0000 polycystic ovariespcosskin pigmentationfacial hair growthhirsutismdoctorsinsulin resistance http://www.artwoo.com/article/polycystic-ovary-syndrome PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting between thousands of women worldwide. Since some women are asymptomatic, it is particularly hard for them to detect the condition. Only when it becomes problematic, such in cases of disability to conceive women turn to their to ask for their expert advice and seek treatment. On the other hand, some women have quite pronounced symptoms, including obesity, acne and/or , , male-pattern hair growth or baldness, weight gain and . In addition, records of high blood pressure have also occurred, as well as dizziness, exhaustion and depression. Extremely important are also the psychosocial effects of PCOS, as suffering women tend to have poor body image and low self-esteem.

While PCOS is not a rare health case, the causes of PCOS are unclear. Recent studies indicate both genetic and environmental/lifestyle links. Specifically, doctors attest that about 25 percent of women have ovaries that can be diagnosed as polycystic on an ultrasound examination. This condition is called (PCO) and it can occur for a number of reasons. But women with polycystic ovaries (PCO) do not necessarily suffer from PCOS. Those having the syndrome have cysts that actually contain small follicles, which have not matured to release an egg.

In countries were special examinations exist, doctors are able to diagnose PCOS when other typical PCOS symptoms are present, but the ovaries appear to be normal. Most frequently, women with PCOS will have more than one of the following symptoms: irregular or only occasional periods, which may be very heavy when they occur; polycystic ovaries; difficulty becoming pregnant; problems with weight gain and increased upper body fat; excessive or occasional loss of head hair; acne or skin pigmentation; and increased blood lipids. As any one of these symptoms can be caused by other health conditions, it is important for women to investigate all the possibilities with their doctor before taking any form of medication.

Unfortunately, although research and knowledge is evolving rapidly, PCOS is not yet fully understood by practitioners. In particular, while doctors know that certain hormones are affected, they do not known where and how the changes begin or why some women will have different symptoms compared to others. In most cases, the hormones typically affected by PCOS are androgens-male-type hormones, such as testosterone-which are present in low levels in all women. But the women having PCOS have higher levels of androgens causing a variety of health problems like the ones mentioned above. Moreover, the hormone of insulin can be also affected. This is extremely serious, as women with PCOS may become insulin resistant, which can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of forming diabetes later in their life. Also, other hormones affected include the luteinising hormone (LH) and the follicular stimulating hormone (FSH). The outcome is that the follicles in the ovary do not mature and thus prevent the ovary from releasing an egg that will lead to a normal monthly cycle.

Oral contraceptives are usually subscribed by doctors since the chemical substances they release can be used to assist with irregular periods and will help protect women with PCOS against uterine cancer. But before taking any type of oral contraceptives, women found to have PCOS must consult with their doctor about the best form medicine for their specific case.

Finally, women with or without PCOS should focus on creating and maintaining a lifestyle that will keep them fit and healthy. Frequent diet changes and weight increase or loss due to irregular eating patterns, should be definitely avoided. Furthermore, exercising should be one of the first priorities women with PCOS should have, as regular exercise can help reduce the insulin levels in the blood and encourage weight loss. However, some women with PCOS will find it very difficult to manage their weight. But, even in cases where weight loss is not necessary, symptoms are improved via a healthier diet and an exercise plan. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://forahealthywoman.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://forsocietiessake.com/ and http://universeofbeauty.net/ ]]> The Plague Of Painful Ovarian Cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-plague-of-painful-ovarian-cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-plague-of-painful-ovarian-cysts#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:35:00 +0000 cyst on the ovarybirth control pillsfunctional cystsfunctional cystabdominal explorationnatural remedynatural hormone http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-plague-of-painful-ovarian-cysts birth control pills yesterday. I need a to cure my cysts, please advise. Well one, we know there's no natural remedy, so that's not going to happen. Painful cysts for seven years, this could have - they could have been s, they could have been polycystic ovaries which usually aren't functional - aren't painful.

But the interesting thing is her hair falling out in May but she was on birth control pills. In some cases birth control pills can disrupt the hair growing cycles. There's various - hair goes through various growing cycles, and I've seen that. I would say that this is totally unrelated to any cysts, and we've pretty much discussed the lack of a natural cure for a cyst.

Her obstetrician Christopher Freville says you can't tell what type of tumor it is until you make an incision and get there. My ovaries started out 7.6 centimeters and doubled in size since mid-May. Clearly a rapid growth is a sign of some sort of a tumor. If she's reproductive years it's probably benign, but one way or the other that needs . And let's see, I had one other one. I've answered that one too.

Maybe some women who are reading this have a friend who has a cyst that they care you know, their friend has a cyst, but they themselves as far as they're aware do not have any cysts within their ovaries. And as far as they're aware, they have no symptoms and they're healthy. Is there any - but having listened to all the complications that could possibly happen, is there anything that they can do to prevent a occurring in the future?

That's a good question, and it's mixed. The cyst that occurs in the ovary, again we have to go back to the cause of it. If it's a functional cyst, these are the ones that can be prevented. Functional cysts again, are caused by the s, the estrogens, progesterone, the pituitary gland all interacting.

These cysts - and some women admittedly have a problem where their functional cysts for some reason don't disappear, and they do grow. These women would be a candidate for being on birth control pills. But short of that, as we talked about, if she doesn't want to do that, no there is nothing you can do to prevent cysts. Once they're discovered you can do something about it, but prevention is not part of the equation, except in polycystic ovary.

Once you've been diagnosed, again these are - I emphasize these are not giant cysts, they usually don't rupture. They can be treated with weight control, and sometimes breaks up this vicious cycle of all the symptoms associated with it. Or they can be put on other drugs to start the ovulation process.

I think just in summary I would like to emphasize that all women, whenever they have - first of all don't let cysts strike fear into your heart. You always have cysts, you probably have various types of cysts. Always have a complete pelvic exam. Keep in mind the major age groups, most of you are probably in the reproductive age group, and you have - any cyst is most likely not - not cancerous. Most of these cysts are treatable, they cannot be prevented. And again, I think the main thing is most of the time expect it, management waiting.

There's nothing wrong with waiting a couple of months to see if they resolve. And if not, then go through the time and expense of some of the tests, and go from there. A review of the type of cysts. Again, we've got the functional ones, I think that's mostly what we're talking about. You've got the endometriomas, cystadenomas, the dermoid cysts which are the cysts with the teeth, polycystic ovaries, and the rare type of cancerous cysts, which I'm happy to say will not affect most of the listeners.

I think the number one advice after being as educated as possible, which hopefully your presentation will help that process, the number one thing is to further that education by speaking with their physician, getting the answers to their questions, and being comfortable with those answers. Because I believe - I've always believed that the educated patient is the best patient to deal with.

And it's to the doctor's benefit to take the time to educate that patient so that she knows what to expect, and therefore is a much better patient. Bottom line is listen to your doctor, and if you don't get the answers you like, get a second opinion. But if you keep hearing the same things over and over, maybe it's true and you should listen to the doctor. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]> Ovarian Cyst Surgery Can Be Avoided http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:08:28 +0000 ovarian cystovary removalovarian cystswoman sufferingadequate precautionsconventional medicineemotional issue http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cyst-surgery-can-be-avoided ovarian cyst is popular among practitioners of when they deal with serious and complex cases of cysts in the ovary. But this is the worst possible thing that could happen to a from this condition. This procedure is carried out only in extreme cases and especially when the cyst starts assuming life-threatening proportions. But more than the risks involved, it is actually what effect the surgery will have and the trauma which is often what happens afterwards that becomes important. What you can do however is, well in time, to try to know what the particular conditions in your case are and then take so that you are not beset with complications that will make it impossible for you to avoid a surgery later in life.

Surgery types

Fortunately, the surgery becomes necessary only in a few cases of . However it might become necessary when the ovarian cyst takes a turn for the worse and becomes serious. Other reasons because of which surgery becomes necessary are the chances of a rupture, some abnormality in the cyst, cancer and other complications. However there can be quite a few types of ovarian cyst surgeries -- here are a few of them:

(1) Cystectomy: It aims to remove the ovarian cyst. Actually in this process, just the ovarian cyst is removed while the surgery is carried out, and not the ovary itself. Because of this, women tend to prefer this.

(2) : Sometimes there are more serious conditions of ovarian cysts that may also be of a recurring nature -- they can be cured only by the removal of either any one or in some cases even both the ovaries. Naturally, removing the ovaries becomes an extremely for women -- when the ovaries are removed, it can cause immense trauma amongst women of child bearing age. Fortunately, even when both the ovaries are removed, the woman can still remain fertile. But, this process is best avoided as it can be hugely stressful, traumatic and complicated.

There are two kinds of ovarian cyst surgeries -- based on the techniques and the nature

(1) Open surgery: This surgery is carried out by making an open abdomen cut. However the open surgery causes stress and trauma and there may even be some complications when the process is carried out. The recovery process is also often long. But if you need to opt for the open surgery do ensure that you have it done by a skilled surgeon.

(2) Laparoscopic surgery: This surgery is the latest development, and it is less painful and the use of the latest technologies ensures that there is less stress too. When compared to the open surgery, Laparoscopy is safe, painless and it is quick, and the time needed for recovery is also less. But not only that, even the risks involved are fewer -- it is therefore much more popular amongst surgeons and patients alike.

Surgery to the ovarian cyst often causes a trauma in women. However, this may be avoided, if a few precautions are taken. The right treatment process should be avoided from the beginning itself -- this when done will ensure that there are no final complications of ovarian cyst after the surgery. But in some cases (particularly when they are cancerous) removing the ovarian cyst through surgery remains the only option -- because the woman's life can be in danger. In such cases, there is no option but to adopt this procedure. But those are rarities because with care and prevention, surgery can be avoided. Follow the holistic approach because it can make a positive difference by letting you get rid of the ovarian cyst and prevent surgery too.

Care and prevention

There are some conventional treatments and prescription pills that can keep the cyst under control. But the problems is, these conventional treatments often come with side effects, and due to this the cyst keeps thriving and may lead to complications, which ultimately mean that surgery may become necessary. Because of this the problem needs to be cured and not just managed. And this can be achieved provided the real causes are eliminated. The fact is, this is only possible through the holistic approach.

To achieve a cure for the cyst, natural remedies are followed by the holistic approach. But there is more to the approach -- it promotes healthy living through diet supplements, emotional healing and lifestyle changes. The holistic approach works very well because the practitioner can customize a plan based on the merits of the individual case. And thus before a surgery is opted for, the holistic approach needs to be tried for ovarian cysts. It has been seen that cysts that could be cured only through surgery can also be treated by the holistic approach, and this is due to its multidimensional approach. Do not jump for surgery immediately -- get in touch with a holistic practitioner to find out your options.Mary Parker is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Ovarian Cysts No More- The Secrets Of Curing Ovarian Cysts Holistically ". To Learn More About Her Unique 3-Step Holistic Ovarian Cysts Cure System Visit: Ovarian Cysts No More . For further information visit: Ovarian Cyst Surgery]]> Birth Control Pills And Ovarian Cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/birth-control-pills-and-ovarian-cysts http://www.artwoo.com/article/birth-control-pills-and-ovarian-cysts#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:20:02 +0000 birth control pillsfunctional cystspelvic organskind of birthlaparotomymenstrual cycleslaparoscopy http://www.artwoo.com/article/birth-control-pills-and-ovarian-cysts kind of birth control and most likely they're functional. What do you do? Well you can watch them month to month, and if they resolve, which most of them will, the problem is gone. If such a cyst grows or causes more problems, then she should also have a . Now, if that woman - well, the other way is of course, many of these women you'd say listen, what we need to do is put you on a short course of to see if the cysts stop forming.

Birth control pills, the way they work, is they, they work on the complex mechanism that regulates ovulation, interrupting all those pathways that I briefly described earlier and that complex pathway interrupted, no more ovulation occurs, no more occur. And the cyst that was there will most likely resolve because of less feedback from the other hormones so birth control pills in a way you could say could cure cysts. But these are the cysts-

That may not always be an option for some women that have problems with birth control pills or other side effects.

For those women, those group of women who cannot take birth control pills. If for whatever reason, and there's a litany we won't get into here of women who cannot take the pill for one reason or the other, then it would be expected management, that's basically just watching and seeing, cause most of these will go away within three . If they do not, then, then most likely she's going to have a laparotomy. Obstetrician Gynecologist, Christopher Freville, recommends you could also do a . A laparoscopy again is a very common term, this is where a telescope like tube with a light on it is put in, the doctor is able to look through an incision in the naval, while of course I might add the patient is asleep and fully anesthetized, is able to look at the . But if the doctor sees a six-centimeter cyst, he is going to operate anyway, so most of the time that would be a procedure that would not have a purpose. She needs a laparotomy to make sure that this particular ovary cyst isn't one of the other cysts, of course the endometriomas, the sustatnomas, the dermoid cysts, the polycystic ovaries, which usually aren't going to show up as large cysts.

And of course, the last category is the rarer cystic tumor that would be cancerous. So, the management basically is one of just, in most women is, in the reproductive age group is going to be wait and see. You know, reassurance, come back in a month. You can take, if the cyst goes away, great, if it doesn't or if it slowly resolves fine, if it doesn't go away, you can offer a course of birth control pills. If that's not acceptable or not possible, then the last way is to of course to actually take a look through an incision, a laparotomy.

And that I think that pretty much sums up the actual treatment of cysts, at least as far as a diagnostic program. There are other treatments of cysts, and I will mention these each by the category. So we got a functional cyst that are self-resolving or you're going to use birth control pills. We've got the endometriomas which begin the endometriosis on the ovary. This is a case that needs to be treated with various medications. There are medications to suppress ovulations, stop the period which burns up in the endometriosis and it's generally about 90% effective, and also causes fertility when you get these to go away. So the chocolate cysts once they are, they're usually removed at laparotomy, you can also cauterize them, that's zapping them with electricity. Again, the patient is asleep because the endometriomas and endometriosis are usually multiple places in the pelvis, and then follow up with medications to suppress ovulation. Hillary Templeton gives advice to women of all types of ovarian cysts on her website. Click here for more information on ruptured ovarian cysts http://www.ovariancystshelp.com ]]>