In most cases involving ovarian cysts, 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
As far as functional cysts are concerned, the medical professional usually recommends a period of observation without medications. The idea is to find out whether the ovarian cyst is growing or not and whether it is going away on its own. This would be followed by a pelvic exam in about 2 months time to find out whether there is any change in the size.
After a few menstrual cycles if the ovarian cyst still does not improve, the doctor could carry out tests to see whether any other type of growth in the ovary is causing this problem. At such times over the counter medication to relieve pain and the application of heat could reduce some of the annoying symptoms.
Ovarian Cysts Medicines on an Ongoing Basis
A functional ovarian cyst persisting through two to three menstrual cycles needs careful study. It may give a weird appearance on 'Ultrasound', and may require immediate surgery. The attending physician may again suggest the continued use of 'Birth Control Pills' for a number of months for stopping the formation of more cysts, resulting in more side-effects.
Surgery as an Alternative
If, despite medical treatment, an ovarian cyst which is functional but is causing a good deal of pain, refuses to go away, a surgery (cystectomy) through the use of laparoscopy (causing an incision which is small) could have to be done to remove it. However if an ultrasound brings out something unusual or the gynaecologist feels that there could be a risk of ovarian cancer, a surgery by way of a bigger incision in the abdomen through laparotomy may require to be carried out.
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.
The surgery when and if carried out should confirm that the diagnosis of the cyst was proper and that there was no ovarian cancer. Surgery involves removing the cyst that was the source of pain and thus relieve the pressure on the bladder that may happen when the cyst is bigger than 3 inches.
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
The most important factor to be considered while opting for a medication to eradicate ovarian cysts, are the ones that appear after menopause. The risk of ovarian cancer increases after menopause. Hence, all the 'Postmenopausal Ovarian Growths' should be carefully inspected for signs of cancer. Most physicians as well as surgeons might recommend the ovaries to be removed if there are any cysts once menopause has set in. However, current medicine trends do not recommend surgery for getting rid of those cysts that are quite small and simple. The cysts that are unilocular and are present in those who have had their menopause contain thin walls and a compartment.
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. - 15343
Ovarian Cysts Medicines at the Initial Stages
As far as functional cysts are concerned, the medical professional usually recommends a period of observation without medications. The idea is to find out whether the ovarian cyst is growing or not and whether it is going away on its own. This would be followed by a pelvic exam in about 2 months time to find out whether there is any change in the size.
After a few menstrual cycles if the ovarian cyst still does not improve, the doctor could carry out tests to see whether any other type of growth in the ovary is causing this problem. At such times over the counter medication to relieve pain and the application of heat could reduce some of the annoying symptoms.
Ovarian Cysts Medicines on an Ongoing Basis
A functional ovarian cyst persisting through two to three menstrual cycles needs careful study. It may give a weird appearance on 'Ultrasound', and may require immediate surgery. The attending physician may again suggest the continued use of 'Birth Control Pills' for a number of months for stopping the formation of more cysts, resulting in more side-effects.
Surgery as an Alternative
If, despite medical treatment, an ovarian cyst which is functional but is causing a good deal of pain, refuses to go away, a surgery (cystectomy) through the use of laparoscopy (causing an incision which is small) could have to be done to remove it. However if an ultrasound brings out something unusual or the gynaecologist feels that there could be a risk of ovarian cancer, a surgery by way of a bigger incision in the abdomen through laparotomy may require to be carried out.
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.
The surgery when and if carried out should confirm that the diagnosis of the cyst was proper and that there was no ovarian cancer. Surgery involves removing the cyst that was the source of pain and thus relieve the pressure on the bladder that may happen when the cyst is bigger than 3 inches.
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
The most important factor to be considered while opting for a medication to eradicate ovarian cysts, are the ones that appear after menopause. The risk of ovarian cancer increases after menopause. Hence, all the 'Postmenopausal Ovarian Growths' should be carefully inspected for signs of cancer. Most physicians as well as surgeons might recommend the ovaries to be removed if there are any cysts once menopause has set in. However, current medicine trends do not recommend surgery for getting rid of those cysts that are quite small and simple. The cysts that are unilocular and are present in those who have had their menopause contain thin walls and a compartment.
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. - 15343
About the Author:
Mary Parker is a certified nutritionist and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, Ovarian Cysts No More . For Further Information: Medicines For Ovarian Cysts
