Treatment of Ovarian Cysts – What Are My Options?

Treatment of Ovarian Cysts will most likely be determined by the type of cyst you have. Some cysts are harmless, called functional cysts, and usually go away on their own, while others could be cancerous and will require immediate attention.

Most women will at some point in their lives experience an ovarian cyst. Most will never know they even had one. For others they cause considerable pain and discomfort and many seek medical advice. Only a doctor can make that determination usually by doing a few tests and an ultrasound to confirm your suspicion. Most doctors will recommend that you “watch and wait” to see if the cyst grows or changes.

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Hormone Therapy

One of the traditional methods for the treatment of ovarian cysts is to use hormone therapy in the form of birth control pills. Birth control pills prevent your period and therefore control the onset of an ovarian cyst because no egg is produced and no cyst can form.

The only problem is that birth control pills can have unwanted side effects such as:

  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Sore or swollen breasts
  • Spotting between periods
  • Lighter periods
  • Mood changes

More serious side effects include the following symptoms which could also lead to stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease and blood clots:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Chest pain
  • Severe headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Swelling and/or aching in the legs and thighs  

**Any woman over 35 and/or who smokes is not recommended to take oral contraceptives.

Surgery

Another option for the treatment of ovarian cysts is surgery. Surgery can be risky and will only treat the cysts that are currently there. Any cysts that form after the procedure will need to be evaluated and additional surgery may be needed.


Alternative Treatments

Traditional treatments can be expensive and as a result many more women today are opting for a more natural treatment of ovarian cysts. Natural treatments are inexpensive and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

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The key to ridding yourself of ovarian cysts is to first find out what is causing them. Learning to live a healthier lifestyle by making some simple changes will make the biggest difference between suffering and ending it once and for all.