subject: Ovarian Cysts - Finding Natural Cures [print this page] Most women will experience ovarian cysts at some point in life. However, most of the cysts despite having some pain associated with it or none at all, will usually disappear on their own within a few weeks or one or two menstrual cycles. There are different types of cysts and depending on the type, some will be more painful than others and it may be important to find natural cures to stop the re-occurrence of these cysts.
A cyst is a fluid filled sac that may develop on a woman's ovaries at which point it becomes known as an ovarian cyst. During a menstrual cycle and ovulation, an egg will form in a tiny sac that is also known as a follicle in an ovary. When the egg matures, it is released during ovulation by the sac and then the sac dissolves. When the sac does not release the egg or does not dissolve, ovarian cysts are formed.
No woman is immune to ovarian cysts and they can happen to any woman at any age. They are usually benign (non-cancerous) unless they occur in post menopausal women or young girls who have not yet had a menstrual cycle.
One of the options available to women for treating ovarian cysts once they are diagnosed is surgery. One method that is used involves an abdominal incision and then a medical instrument is used to drill holes in the sacs to trigger ovulation. The main issue with surgery is that it is not a long term solution to preventing cysts from re-occurring and usually involves additional pain and some side effects.
Birth control pills may also be prescribed. You need to find a way to deal with the root cause of the ovarian cysts.
Another approach to treating ovarian cysts is the natural or holistic approach which continues to work well for many women and it is something you can start incorporating into your lifestyle in order to start experiencing relief from these cysts. With the holistic approach, it is important to increase your water intake as well as you fiber intake.
Eating as many high fiber foods as you can as well as drinking at least eight glasses of water per day is very important. Increasing your whole grain intake is also important. Drinking certain herbal teas will also help you get rid of body toxins.
With the holistic approach, diet is the main emphasis and there are specific diet plans that you can follow, but to get started today, focus on trying to cut out foods that are high in saturated fats, drinking plenty of water and be sure to get plenty of fiber rich foods especially those containing whole grains.
