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Ovarian Cyst Surgery – Is It Necessary?

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Most common forms of ovarian cysts usually heal with time or a change of lifestyle however, on some occasions, removal of the ovarian cyst must be preformed in order to prevent any future complications. This is the ultimate measure which is not considered until and unless everything else has been tried and failed.

Some of the common reasons to have ovarian cyst removal generally have to do with the condition of the cyst it’s self including:

• Large, solid or strangely shaped

• Cancerous cysts or cysts with a high possibility of cancer

• Amount of pain being experienced due to rupturing or twisting

• Patient Age: The older you are the more likely the ovarian cyst can become cancerous.

These types of cysts sometimes become life-threatening so, should be removed from the system as quickly as possible. Since surgery is the only way of doing this, one may have no other alternative but to opt for it. Barring cancerous cysts that must be removed through surgery, one should bear in mind that surgical removal of cysts not only has some amount of trauma attached to it, it provides no guarantee that cysts will not reappear even after they have been surgically removed.

Before any decision for ovarian cyst removal can be made, your family doctor or a specialist will do several tests in order to make sure of what they are up against and if the diagnosis of ovarian cysts is correct. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine if you actually do have ovarian cyst or another physical problem due to the generic symptoms most people suffer from. These tests can range from simple blood tests, x-ray, and ultrasounds or a CT scan.

Once the proper determination has been made about the type, shape and make up of the ovarian cyst then a choice can be made about the type of cyst removal procedure the patient will have to undergo. Ovarian cyst removal does not necessarily mean that your ovary will have to be removed.

There are several forms of ovarian cyst removal:

Cystectomy which aims at removing the offending cyst without disturbing the ovary. Here the surgeon carefully removes the cyst, keeping the ovary intact, so that fertility remains for the rest of the woman’s childbearing age.

Ovary removal as sometimes the ovary needs to be removed altogether. This of course needs to be done if the cyst is more serious in nature and the problem keeps coming back. However there is an emotional factor attached here as the woman needs to deal with the fact that she will be unable to bear a child again. The problem is worse of course if she is still fertile. This often leads to trauma. However the good news is, even after the ovaries are removed the woman can still remain fertile, and hope to have a child, particularly with so many fertility clinics and their efforts.

Open surgery is reserved for cysts that are generally larger or more difficult to treat including severe twisting or bleeding. This type of surgery is performed by making an incision in the abdomen of the patient and scooping out the cyst from near the ovary. Although the prognosis is fairly good in this process and the surgeon can have a good ‘look’ at all the reproductive organs of the patient, the process of healing of the wound takes time and may sometimes involve undesirable complication.

Laparoscopic surgery is less evasive, only requiring 3 to 4 small incisions usually no more then a inch long to be made so special designed tools can be passed through in order to perform the ovarian cyst removal with the least amount of trauma.

Ovarian cyst surgery should really only be a last resort, when all other less invasive treatments have failed.  Natural and holistic treatment plans are the most effective in curing ovarian cysts.  A natural treatment plan will treat the whole body, looking at all the contrubuting factors which cause the ovarian cysts.  Natural or holistic treatment is much better than conventional medications or surgery because they never look at what is actually causing the cysts, instead they just treat the symptoms. This is why the cyst often returns when a conventional method is used.

If you would like to learn more about how to cure your PCOS and ovarian cysts with a great natural treatment plan, please visit http://Ovarian-Cyst-Relief.com

Until next time,

-Julie

Proper nutrition essential in treating polycystic ovary syndrome

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Your diet is a big factor to consider when looking at a natural treatment plan for PCOS and ovarian cysts. There are many diet tips to use which can maximize the effect of your ovarian cyst treatment.

One of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is obesity or weight gain and Weight loss can be quite challenging for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. It can, however, be achieved through dietary changes and a good exercise program.

I recently found an article which outlined 6 good dieting tips to help control and manage polycystic ovary syndrome.

1. Eat quality carbohydrates.
2. Eat smaller meals and add healthy snacks.
3. Include healthy proteins in your diet.
4. Increase your fibre intake.
5. Include flax oil.
6. Allow time for daily exercise.

If you’d like to read the full article, you can view it here: Proper nutrition essential in treating polycystic ovary syndrome

If you would like to learn more about how to cure PCOS and your ovarian cysts with a great natural treatment plan, please visit http://Ovarian-Cyst-Relief.com

Until next time,

-Julie

Welcome to My Blog on PCOS & Ovarian Cysts!

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Hi, my name is Julie. I have started this blog because I have been suffering with PCOS for a couple years.

I’ve done a lot of research on polycystic ovarian syndrome and ovarian cysts and natural treatments to help alieviate the pain associated with PCOS and even cure cysts. Recently I found an excellent book called Natural Ovarian Cyst Relief Secrets which has helped me to reduce my cysts and also achieve a pain free life.

I would love to share all the information and tips that I have found on this blog to help other women with PCOS also acheive a cyst free, pain free life!

I hope you find this blog helpful!

Julie

What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an exceedingly common reproductive disorder. It affects approximately 10% of women in the reproductive age and the majority of them don’t even know that they have it. It is one of the leading causes of infertility in women, however is is a treatable condition and can be treated with medications (natural & conventional), changes in diet and exercise.

Sometimes Polycystic Ovarian Symdrome can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can vary from women to women.

What Are the Symptoms of PCOS?
The most common symptoms of PCOS is irregular menstural cycles. Other symptoms also include:

Evidence of extra male hormones (determined by clinical examination and blood tests)
Numerous cysts found on the ovaries (which can be found through an ultrasound)
Obesity
Insulin resistance and acanthosis nigricans
borderline diabeties
excess hair on the face and body
infertility
acne
skin tags
thinning of hair on the scalp
pelvic discomfort
High blood pressure

How is PCOS diagnosed?
Many doctors diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome based on the symptoms listed above; however, a confirmed diagnosis requires blood testing for a variety of hormones which are produced by the ovaries, as well as the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland. A complete evaluation for the syndrome also includes a full physical examination and laboratory testing for cholesterol, trygliceride, glucose, and insulin. A reproductive endocrinologist is the most qualified doctor to accurately diagnose PCOS.

What treatments are available for women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Treatment of PCOS depends on the symptoms that are being experienced by the individual woman and whether fertility is an issue. If the women is not interested in becoming pregnant, oral contraceptives are effective for regulating menstrual cycles; reducing the level of male hormones; and minimizing the risks of uterine cancer.

Other common treatments for the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include:

Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
Progestins (synthetic progesterones)
Oral contraceptives
Insulin-sensitizing anti-diabetes drugs like metformin
Anti-androgens
GnRH analogs
Fertility therapy with ovulation-inducing drugs
Surgical therapy

If you would like to learn about how to cure PCOS and your ovarian cysts with a great natural treatment plan, please visit http://Ovarian-Cyst-Relief.com

Until next time,

-Julie

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