Getting Rid of Ovarian Cysts

The formation of cysts on the surface of the ovary is not a rare event, in fact many women may have ovarian cysts and not have any symptoms as a result. Ovarian cysts build-up is a consequence of anovulatory cycles. Whenever the follicle doesn't sufficiently grow at ovulation and therefore can't give off the egg, a small cyst is develops. This is a functional cyst that continues to grow under the action of female hormones estrogen and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) during the first half of the menstrual cycle. When progesterone is secreted by the ovary during the second half of the cycle, the cyst ultimately shrinks down and vanishes on its own. This type of process can be repeated the next month and a new cyst can form or the old one continues to grow.

As the cysts continues to grow the woman feels pain during ovulation. Some women tend to continually produce many small cysts within their ovaries and suffer from high FSH levels and low progesterone levels. They suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome. The main problem with this condition is the inability to conceive and other unpleasant symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, abnormal blood sugar levels, and hirsutism.

A drug free approach to this problem is always recommended especially if a woman is trying to conceive. In many cases a natural healing methods can even prevent surgery.

What not every woman knows is that the major cause of ovarian cyst formation is due to hormonal imbalance caused by environmental agents called xenoestrogens.

High amounts of estrogen can affect hormonal imbalance producing dysfunctional ovulation patterns and the formation of ovarian cysts.
Let's learn more about things that each woman can do in order to avoid excess estrogen:

1. Soy foods contain phyto-estrogens that increase estrogen in the body. The only recommended type of soy products are those that are fermented.
2. Many commercially raised animals are feed hormones to grow more rapidly and larger. When a woman consumes these meats or dairy products containing high hormone levels, she will increase her changes of developing an ovarian cysts.
3. Some xenoestrogen are also present in plastic container which give off a very potent compound which has estrogenic effect within the body when heated. Because of this, it is recommended not to warm the food in a microwave oven using a plastic container, glass or ceramic is always better.
4. Xenostrogens are present in tap water. Many municipalities do not filter their water from chemical compounds. It is recommended not to drink water that has been stored in water bottles as well.
5. Pesticides are another souse of these compounds. It is best to buy only organically grown fruits and vegetables.
6. Many women do not know but their cosmetics, creams and shampoos contain xenoestrogen. This are parabens. It is possible now to find paraben-free personal products at the health food store.

The next step in getting rid of ovarian cysts is to take natural supplements that help the body eliminate excess estrogen, thus balancing progesterone levels back to normal levels. These supplements are:

1. DIM helps break down and eliminate excess estrogen levels in the body.
2. Maca increases progesterone levels without having any hormonal properties.
3. Vitex is an herbal remedy that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce luteinizing hormone (LH), decreasing FSH and increasing progesterone.
4. Natural progesterone cream is another natural form of therapy that can be done in place of Vitex. This type of therapy is called bio-identical hormonal replacement therapy and it is advisable in women who have very high levels of FSH and very low levels of progesterone. It is also indicated inc cases when the ovarian cyst is very large and keeps growing. Natural progesterone cream should be applied in these cases from day 8 to day 26 of the menstrual cycle. By doing this, ovulation is suppressed and the ovarian cyst has enough time to shrink as progesterone levels increase balancing excess estrogen.
5. Castor oil packs applications are an excellent way to shrink ovarian cysts and to treat a lot other gynecological disorders that involve tissue growth and that are under the action of the hormone estrogen. These are fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, and of course ovarian cyst formation. Castor oil pack applications help cleanse the body tissues, deep inside, and eliminate toxins.

The following steps indicate how to do a Castor oil pack:
a. Apply a generous amount of Castor oil on your lower abdomen.
b. Cover with a piece of flannel or wool.
c. Place a warm pad on top.
d. Keep the pack for 45 minutes.
e. Repeat 3 times a week.

Avoid doing a Castor oil pack application during menstruation or pregnancy.

6. Use homeopathic remedies to assist the body in the process of reducing, shrink and eliminate ovarian cysts. Homeopathic medicine uses highly diluted, non-toxic natural remedies that stimulate the body to heal itself. Homeopathy is very successful because it takes into consideration, not only the local symptoms that the woman is currently experiencing, but also her past medical history and her constitutional weakness.

Many women who have used the birth control pill in the past have for many years suppressed the action of their ovaries. This often leads to abnormal ovulation leading to distorted ovarian and the formation of ovarian cysts. Also, many women develop ovarian cysts that a very large and very painful while on birth control pill. This is the result of the detrimental action of synthetic hormones, which the body has a hard time to metabolize and eliminate. In fact, it can take a woman over one year to regain full ovarian function after been on birth control pill. Homeopathic can help women solve this problem by re-establishing fertility, hormonal balance and treat ovarian cysts development. This type of treatment is recommended for every woman who has or has had an ovarian cyst, but it is especially important if the woman is trying to conceive.