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BACKGROUND
There are at least three different types of ovarian cysts: the most common is the fluid-filled cyst that occurs at the site of the egg-producing follicle; alternatively, a cyst may appear in the corpus luteum, as a yellow mass of tissue; in rare cases, a cyst may be a malignant tumor of the ovary (cystadenoma or other type). Simple non-malignant ovarian cysts are usually asymptomatic and benign. In many cases, they spontaneously disappear. They have become a medical issue in the U.S. largely because of the recommendation that women obtain frequent pelvic examinations which then reveal the otherwise asymptomatic cysts, and because of the high frequency of delayed pregnancy which often gives rise to low fertility: ovarian cysts may be one of the suspected causes of the lowered fertility. In some cases, especially if the cysts are large, they may cause symptoms such as abdominal aching, pain during intercourse, menstrual irregularities, or painful periods. Hemorrhage into a cyst is a common cause of painful incidents involving the cysts. If a cyst is elongated and then twists, it can cause severe pain that may bring about the need for immediate surgery. About 5% of cysts may become cancerous. Yet another ovarian disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome, is mentioned following the discussion of treatments for non-malignant cysts.
TREATMENT OF SIMPLE OVARIAN CYST IN CHINA
In China, simple ovarian cyst is not considered a major medical problem. Treatments for ovarian cysts with Chinese medicine are considered a relatively easy matter if cysts are diagnosed in the first place. The herbal formulas such like Moxa Attach Cyst Plaster are reported to be effective with short-term administration. Ovarian cysts are probably most-often treated secondarily and without separate diagnosis, as part of a syndrome of infertility, since some of the formulas used for infertility,
For the most part, this formula promotes the blood circulation; it includes herbs to increase the qi and improve qi circulation, both in support of enhancing the blood circulation. Chinese doctors suggest that treatment with herbs should be undertaken before surgery, so that the tumor mass may be shrunken. This approach of delaying surgery may not be deemed acceptable in the West.
