Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus, each about the size and shape of an almond, where eggs (ova) develop and mature before being released in monthly cycles while you are in your childbearing years. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the surface of an ovary.
The majority of ovarian cysts are harmless, rarely painful, and go away on their own in a matter of months for most women.
The best ways to safeguard your health are to be aware of the symptoms that may indicate a more serious issue and to schedule regular pelvic examinations, as ovarian cysts — especially those that have ruptured — occasionally produce serious symptoms.
Causes-The majority of ovarian cysts are functional cysts, which are those that form as a result of your menstrual cycle functioning normally.
Functional cysts
Your ovaries typically develop follicles, which resemble cysts, each month; follicles release an egg when you ovulate and produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone. A functional cyst is when a normal monthly follicle continues to grow.
·Follicular cyst.A follicular cyst develops when something goes wrong and the follicle doesn’t rupture or release its egg, instead it grows and transforms into a cyst. An egg bursts out of its follicle around the halfway point of your menstrual cycle and travels down the fallopian tube in search of sperm and fertilization.
·Corpus luteum cyst.The corpus luteum, the follicle that ruptures when an egg is released from a follicle, is now known as the site of conception. Occasionally, though, the egg’s escape opening can become blocked and fluid can build up inside the follicle, causing the corpus luteum to enlarge and become a cyst.
The ovulation-inducing drug clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene) increases the risk of corpus luteum cyst development after ovulation; however, these cysts do not interfere with or endanger a subsequent pregnancy.
Functional cysts frequently go away on their own after two or three menstrual cycles, rarely cause pain, and are typically harmless.
Other cysts
Cysts can come in a variety of forms, some of which have nothing to do with how your menstrual cycle normally operates.
·Dermoid cysts.Because they develop from cells that produce human eggs, these cysts may contain tissue like hair, skin, or teeth but are rarely cancerous.
·Cystadenomas.These ovarian tissue-derived cysts may contain mucus or a watery liquid as their interior.
·Endometriomas.Endometriosis, a condition in which endometrial cells from your uterus grow outside of your uterus and some of that tissue may attach to your ovary and form a growth, is the cause of these cysts.
Ovarian torsion, a painful twisting of your ovary, is more likely as a result of dermoid cysts and cystadenomas growing large enough to move the ovary from its normal position in the pelvis.
Symptoms–A large ovarian cyst can cause abdominal pain. If a large cyst presses on your bladder, you may feel the need to urinate more often because your bladder capacity is decreased. –Most cysts don’t cause any symptoms and go away on their own.
If present, ovarian cysts may show the following signs and symptoms:
A dull pain in your lower back and thighs that may also radiate from your pelvis
Pelvic pain before the start of your period or at the end of it
Dyspareunia, or pelvic pain while having sex
Pressure or pain while having a bowel movement
Vomiting, nausea, or tender breasts similar to those felt during pregnancy
Feeling bloated or heavy in your abdomen
Pressure on your bladder that makes it difficult for you to completely empty it or makes you need to urinate more frequently
Complications-Cystic ovarian masses that develop after menopause may be cancerous (malignant), which is why it’s important to have regular pelvic exams. -Some women develop uncommon types of cysts that may not produce symptoms, but that a doctor may find during a pelvic exam.
Ovarian cysts occasionally cause the following uncommon side effects:
·Ovarian torsion.Large cysts increase the risk of painful ovarian torsion, also known as ovarian torsion, by pushing the ovary out of its normal position in the pelvis.
·Rupture.Internal bleeding and excruciating pain could result from a cyst rupture.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Ovarian cysts can be effectively treated with carefully chosen homoeopathic medicines.
APIS MELLIFICA 3XOne of the best treatments for ovarian cysts, especially in the right ovary, is apis mel.
LACHESIS 200Lachesis is also effective for ovarian cysts, particularly in the left ovary. The patient is extremely sensitive and cannot tolerate the touch of clothes around the waist. Lachesis people are jittery and talkative.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 200-The menses are scanty or delayed, too early or too short, and the left ovary is inflamed and painful during every period. Thuja occ is great for ovarian cysts, especially the left side.
COLOCYNTHIS 30-Colocynthis best for ovarian cyst where there is round, small cystic tumors in ovaries or broad ligaments, boring pain in ovary, patient must bend over twice with great restlessness, ovarian cyst with pain better flexing thigh or pelvis, painful menses.
KALI BROMATUM 30Aversion to sex, ovarian neuralgia, and severe nervous apprehension from unfulfilled sexual desire can all be treated with kali bromatum, another remedy.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200Lycopodium clavatum is effective for treating right-sided ovarian cysts, which cause cutting pain from the right ovary to the left, clot- and sereum-filled periods, flatulence, weak digestion, and a strong desire for hot foods, beverages, and sweets.
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