Ovarian cysts affect women of all ages, especially during a woman’s childbearing years. Most ovarian cysts are functional and benign but some can become cancerous. Some ovarian cysts can cause bleeding and pain such as endometriomas/chocolate cysts and surgery is required for any cyst larger than 5 cms in diameter or if the cyst has interfered with the extruding of mature follicle. Traditional Chinese medicine defines ovarian cyst is a medical condition caused by excess- dampness (caused by blood and fluid stasis) accumulated in the abdomen and gradually coalesces into phlegm, that can manifest as that can manifest as ovarian cysts or various kinds, including chocolate cysts. In conventional medicine, ovarian cysts is defined as a cI. Types of ovarian cysts
1. Follicular cyst:
Follicular cyst normally forms at the time of ovulation as a result of mature follicle has become involution or when ovulation does not occur. That means there is a follicle which doesn’t rupture or release its egg but instead grows in the ovaries and becomes a cyst. During every month of menstrual cycle when ovulation occurs,the follicular cyst may rupture, causing severe pain on the side of the ovary.

2. Corpus luteum cyst:
After an egg has been released from a follicle, the follicle becomes a corpus luteum, if no pregnancy occurs, it normally breaks down and disappears. Unfortunately, in some women, a corpus luteum may persist on the ovary filled with fluid or blood.

3. Hemorrhagic cyst:
Hemorrhagic syst is defined as a condition of bleeding within the cyst, causing abdominal pain in the side of ovary where the cyst locates.

4. Dermoid cyst:
It is a type of benign large tumor can grow to 6 inches in diameter which affects mostly in the population of younger women.

5) Endometriomas or chocolate cysts:
Endometriomas – Chocolate Cysts are definition as a health condition of endometrial cells forming in the outside of the ovaries, leading to endometriosis on the surface of the ovaries. They also react to hormone stimulation during the menstrual cycle, by building up tissue, breaks it and eliminates it through menstrual period that causes blood spilling over the abdominal cavity, causing menstrual cramps and pain. Since chocolate cysts – endometriomas are filled with a thick chocolate-type material, they are called chocolate cysts.

6) Polycystic-appearing ovary:
Polycystic-appearing ovary is defined as a condition of enlarged size with small cysts present around the outside of the ovary. This condition is usually find in women with or without endocrine disorders.

7. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is defined as endocrinologic diseases caused by undeveloped follicles clumping on the ovaries that interferes with the function of the normal ovaries as resulting of enlarged ovaries, leading to hormone imbalance( excessive androgen), resulting in male pattern hair development, acne,irregular period or absence of period, weight gain and effecting fertility. It effects over 5% of women population or 1 in 20 women.

7) Cystadenoma:
A cystadenoma is defined as a condition of development of benign cyst which can grows to 12 inches in diameter and is filled with a mucous-type fluid material which develop from the tissues of ovary.ollection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary.

II. Causes of Ovarian Cysts
1. History of previous ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts have a tendency to grow back, after surgery and treatment with traditional Chinese medicine due to stress, improper diet and other extenal or internal pathogenic factors, we will clarify more detail in the next article – ovarian cysts in traditional Chinese medicine.

2. Irregular menstrual cycles
Most women with ovarian cysts also associate with irregular menstrual cycle a, leading to ovulation disorder that increases the risk of the development of ovarian cysts.

3. Increased upper body stout distribution
Suddenly onset of body stout increasing may be caused by insulin resistance, leading to developing of ovarian cysts.

4. Early menstruation
Since ovarian cysts tends to occur in younger women, early menstruation in younger age can increase the risk of this type of abnormal cell growth.

5. Infertility
If the cysts are grown large enough or become cancerous, they may block the fallopian tube, thus interfering with normal process of egg extruding from the ovary to the fallopian tube. It may also interfere with the ovulation phrase of menstrual cycle.

6. Hypothyroidism or hormonal imbalance
Hypothyroidiwm or hormone imbalance can cause irregular menstrual cycle, leading to development of follicle with in-ovulation or no ovulation occurs.

7. Tamoxifen therapy for breast cancer
researcher found that women who use tamoxifen to treat cancer are higher risk to develop ovarian cysts.

8. Painful sex
If the cysts are grow large enough, they may cause painful sex, due to the contraction of abdominal muscles.

9. Etc

III. Symptoms of ovarian cysts
1. Lower abdominal pain
2. Irregular menstrual periods
3. Pressure and pain in the abdomen
4. Long-term pelvic pain during menstrual period
5. Pelvic pain after strenuous exercise or sexual intercourse
6. Pain or pressure with urination or bowel movements
7. Nausea and vomiting
8. Vaginal pain or spots of blood from vagina
9. Infertility
10. Painful sex
11. Breast tenderness
12. dizziness
13. Fatigue and tiredness
14. Etc.

IV. Diagnosis
1. Endo-vaginal ultrasound:
If you doctor suspects that you may have develop ovarian cysts, he or she may order ultra sound Ultrasound to exam your pelvic organs. A cyst can be diagnosed based on its appearance on the ultrasound.

2. CT scanning
If your uttrasound image has found ovarian cysts, you doctor may want to confirm it by ordering the CT scan.

3. Laparoscopic surgery:
With a woman abdomen is filled with a gas, your doctor makes small incision and a laparoscope passes into your abdomen. By examining your abdomen through the laparoscope, he or she can view the cysts and removes them or take a biopsy.

4. Serum CA-125 assay
finally if the ovarian cysts are identified, a blood test called CA-125 to checks for a substance called CA-125, which can tell your doctor if the ovarian cysts have become cancerous.The levels elevation of CA- 125 is associated with high risk of cancerous ovarian cysts.

5. Etc.

V. Types of Treatment
Since most of ovarian cysts are harmless they do not pose a threat to most women’s health. Most doctors suggest to use ultrasonic observation or endovaginal ultrasound to monitor the growth of the cyst frequently, unless there is necessary then surgery may be required to remove them such as interfering with infertility.
If fertility is not a concern then
A. Oral Contraceptives
I. The excellent
a) Control unwanted pregnancy
The pill beside reducing the period pain, it also helps to protect woman against any unwanted pregnancy, because it stop or reduce period, making a continual pregancy like state resulting of not letting sperm near you.

b) Control menstrual cramps
It helps to inhibit the over production of prostaglandins which cause the muscles spam contraction of ovarian muscles resulting of less period pain and period flow.

c) Reducing the rate of reproductive organ diseases
Study shows that intake of oral contraceptive combination pill helps reduce the rate of ovarian and endometrial cancer, benign breast disease, benign ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, because of stopping or reducing of period blood flow.

d) Shinking ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts no longer active, because there are no substance to activate the menstrual cycle because of pregnancy like state that shrinks the endometriosis.

e) Anemia
Since anemia is a disease of iron deficiency, intake of the pill stops or reduces the period blood, there are less iron needed to be produced by the liver or other organs.

2. The terrible
a) Growth of fibroids
Fibroid starts from a single cell that grows abnormally. Fibroid occurs mostly in women after puberty puberty and shrink after menopause. Growth of fibroid is caused high level of estrogen and progesterone. The intake of the pill increase the level of both hormones resulting in increase the risk of growth of fibroid.

b) Recurrent of menstrual symptoms
Some women stop taking the pill may see all the menstrual symptoms coming back.

c) Blood clots
Intake of estrogen through the pill cause the blood getting thicker resulting in blood clots in the small vessels in the leg and the lung.

d) Stroke and heart diseases
Study shows that women who have higher natural estrogen levels may have a higher risk of stroke and heart diseases caused by estrogen in the pill that blocks that hormonal action in some parts of the body, while increasing its effects in the heart and others

e) Hormonal imbalance
The pill may influence the imbalance hormones of estrogen and progestone. Normally, It require six months for the body to adjust to the intake of oral contraceptive pill.

f) Depression and mood swing
The intake of the pill at the beginning may cause abnormal fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone elevate both physical and psychological stress, eventually resulting in both depression and mood swing. If depression and mood swing continue over six months period, it is for your own excellent to talk to your doctor for other pills.

g) Infertility
Prolong used of oral contraceptive combination pill may cause loss of period in some women. Some women may take months or year to get their period back. resulting of infertility.

3. The hideous
a) Bleeding and spotting
Bleeding and spotting is normal for the first six months for women starting any oral contraceptive combination pill because our body needs time to adjust to the new medication.

b) Lost interest in sex
Women who take the contraceptive pill are in danger of permanently lost their interest in sex because the oral contraceptive pill inhibits testosterone, the hormone that drives sexual desire even aftyer if they stop the pill.

c) Chloasma or melasma
It caused by hormonal changes, as in pregnancy and intake of estrogen in the oral contraceptive pill.

d) Nutritional deficiency
Oral contraceptive pill causes vitamin and mineral imbalances or deficiencies. It depletes magnesium for healthy heart, coenzyme Q10 for healthy heart muscles, folic acid for preventing cervical abnormalities, vitamin B6, B2, B3, zinc, etc.

If fertility is a concern, please read the below carefully
B. Oophorectomy
If both ovaries are removed, the you can not get pregnant, if only one side of ovary is removed, then it will not affecting to your future pregnancy. therefore the procedure is considered as a last-resort option in cases of ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer.
I. Definition
Also known as ovariotomy, oophorectomy is a medical procedure to have one ovary removed, if ovarian cysts have become cancerous. After oophorectomy, the woman will continue to have menstrual cycle and can not become pregnant, if both ovaries are removed.

II. How it work
General anesthesia is needed and the operation is done in the hospital.
a) Normally, Unilateral oophorectomy is done with a laparoscopic procedure as we mentioned in previous article. Laparoscope is a thin tube containing a tiny lens and light that inserts through a small incision in the navel with a camera on the other end that allows your doctor to see the abdominal cavity on a video monitor. After the ovary is detached, it is removed though a small incision at the top of the vagina.
b) Vertical incisions
Vertical incisions give the doctor better view of of the abdominal cavity but it will leave some notable scar. If cancer is detected, a vertical abdominal incision is needed. After the incision the ovary is removed
c) Horizontal incision
If the ovary is removed by horizontal incisions it will leave a less notable scar.

III. Risk and side effects
a) Heavy blood loss caused by medical instrument used during surgery.
b) Heaving bleeding during or after operation
c) Infection of the incision area, may be caused by bacteria or medical instruments.
d) Needed to stay to hospital for 2 – 5 days
e) Time to recover is longer. It may take 3- 6 weeks to return to normal activity.

IV. Other medical term
a) Bilateral oophorectomy
Both ovaries are removed
b) Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Remove one Fallopian tube and one ovary in the same side
c) Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Remove both Fallopian tubes and ovaries.

If fertility is a concern
3. Cystectomy
This operation may be helpful if the ovarian systs have not become cancerous and fertility is a concern, because a cystectomy is effective in treating non cancerous ovarian cysts by removing only part or all of the bladder, gallbladder or any cyst in the pelvic region, including ovarian cysts but not interfering with women’s future ability to have children.

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Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cysts – Complex Ovarian Cysts Ovarian cysts comprises a collection of fluid in a thin walled pouch or sac. When the ovarian cyst releases blood from the fluid filled pouch, it is termed as hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. Complex ovarian cyst is a type of hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. 

Ovarian cysts are fluid filled ovaries, surrounded by thin walls. These occur in women of any age and are most common in women during their childbearing years. But, about 95% ovarian cysts are benign and harmless. Of the different types of ovarian cyst, the hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, also known as the blood cyst, hematocysts or hematoceles is a common one.

Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts occur, when a blood vessel in the wall of the ovarian cyst breaks, thereby causing blood to make its way into the cyst. They contain and release blood, which is why they are called blood cysts. They usually do not burst, but, they do leak blood and cause a burning sensation throughout the pelvic region.

Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts occur normally during the course of female menstrual cycle. Often these cysts occur, regress, remain undetected and disappear within one or two menstrual cycles, even before women are aware of them. Generally, these cysts do not require treatment. But, if the doctor feels that the indication of the presence of endometriosis exists, then surgery has to be undergone. There are three different types of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts:

• Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
• Ovarian Dermoid Cyst
• Complex Ovarian Cyst

Complex Ovarian Cysts
These ovarian cysts are sac or pouch-like growths on the ovaries, filled with either a solid or liquid substance, or both. The cyst may have irregular components and ultrasound may even reveal hair strands. Sometimes, a complex ovarian septa may also be present, causing internal walls within the cyst itself. If the complex ovarian cyst is composed of solid substance, then it is likely to be called a tumor. It may be a fibroma, granulosa cell tumor or Brenner tumor. Complex cysts are rarely found and are more perilous as compared to the other hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. Their name ‘complex’, itself implies that they are more complicated than the other types. They can be cancerous and even fatal, if not treated.

Causes of Complex Ovarian Cysts
Pinpointing the exact cause of complex ovarian cyst is not possible. It is still a mystery as to why some people experience the less perilous cysts and others the complex type. Some of the probable causes of complex ovarian cysts are:

• Ovarian cancer
• Hormonal imbalances
• Metastatic cancer
• Genetic Predisposition
• Smoking
• Early menarche
• Infertility
• Obesity

Symptoms of Complex Ovarian Cysts
They are developed from ovarian tissue and may grow to a size of 12 inches or more in diameter. Since this cyst becomes large, the patient’s ovary gets twisted and exhibits intense pain. Symptoms of large complex ovarian cysts will be prominent, but, the symptoms: abdominal and pelvic pain are often similar to those of endometriosis and ectopic pregnancy. The pelvic pain tends to extend all the way to the thighs and abdominal region. Complex ovarian cyst patients may experience intense pain during sexual intercourse. Intense pain may also appear shortly before or after the menstruation period. Some other common symptoms are vomiting, nausea, heaviness in the abdomen and breast tenderness. People experiencing sudden abdominal pain, must seek immediate medical help.

Treatment of Complex Ovarian Cysts
Typically, ovarian cysts take care of themselves and leave the body during the next two to three menstrual cycles. There isn’t any uniform method of treating these cysts. The doctor may also perform a manual pelvic examination to check for ovarian cyst. A pelvic ultrasound may be carried out, but, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is more accurate in identifying hemorrhagic cysts and endometriomas. The ultrasound may not differentiate between complex cysts, solid tumors and mature cystic teratomas. A blood test will check for CA 125 antigen levels, which are produced by cancerous cysts. But, production of CA 125 antigen, is not confined to cancerous cysts and can be produced during pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis.

Hemorrhagic cysts are fluid-filled pockets or sacs appearing within or on the ovary surface. Many women have the misconception, that the painful ovarian cysts can grow cancerous. Not all types of ovarian cysts are cancerous, nevertheless, the condition can aggravate if not treated.

Treatment and Preventing Recurrence of Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cysts 

It is vital to see a doctor when experiencing these kinds of symptoms and to get a firm diagnosis. Treatment is dependant upon the type and size of the cyst.

Fortunately, the prescribed treatment of the surgical removal of ovarian cysts with hysterectomy or removal of the ovaries is, in nearly all cases, completely unnecessary.

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) occurs in 5-10% of women of reproductive age. The condition is characterized by abnormal ovarian function (irregular or absent periods, abnormal or absent ovulation and infertility), androgenicity (increased body hair or hirsutism, acne) and increased body weight/body mass index or BMI. The ovaries of women with PCOS characteristically contain multiple micro-cysts often arranged like a “string of pearls” immediately below the ovarian surface (capsule), interspersed by an overgrowth of ovarian connective tissue (stroma).

PCOS women often have a family history of diabetes and demonstrable insulin resistance (evidenced by high blood insulin levels and an abnormal 2-hour glucose tolerance test). This underlying diabetic profile could play a role in the development of PCOS and contribute to the development of obesity, an abnormal blood lipid profile, and a predisposition to coronary vascular disease. Women with PCOS are also slightly more at risk of developing uterine, ovarian and possibly also breast cancer in later life and accordingly should be evaluated for these conditions on a more frequent basis than non-PCOS women.

Most women with PCOS either do not ovulate at all or they ovulate irregularly. As a consequence, they usually experience delayed, absent or irregular menstruation. In addition, an inordinately high percentage of the eggs produced by PCOS women following ovulation induction tend to be chromosomally abnormal (aneuploid). Rather than being due to an intrinsic egg defect or being inherent in PCOS women, the poor egg quality is more than likely the result of overexposure to male hormones (predominantly testosterone) produced by the ovarian stroma. These two factors (ovulation dysfunction and poor egg quality) are the main reasons for the poor reproductive performance (infertility and an increased miscarriage rate) in PCOS women.

PCOS patients are also at an inordinate risk of severely over-responding to injectable fertility drugs such as Follistim, Puregon,Bravelle, Gonal F and Menopur. In such cases a very large number of ovarian follicles are formed and blood estrogen levels go sky high. In some cases this can lead to life endangering complications. When this happens, the condition is referred to as severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). In addition, PCOS women receiving fertility agents followed by the “hCG trigger” shot, they often release several eggs at a time (i.e multiple ovulation). This can lead to about a 40 % chance of a multiple pregnancy and a 10-20% chance of high order multiples (i.e. triplets or greater) with often devastating consequences.

VARIETIES OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME:

1) Hypothalamic-pituitary-PCOS: This is the commonest form of PCOS. It is often genetically transmitted and is characteristically associated with uncharacteristically high blood Luteinizing Hormone (LH) levels. In such cases the LH is usually much higher than the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) level. In non PCOS women, the FSH is usually higher than the LH concentration. PCOS is also associated with high-normal blood androgen (male) hormone concentrations e.g. androstenedione, testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone – (DHEA). Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian PCOS is commonly associated with insulin resistance (in about 40%-50% of cases).

2) Adrenal PCOS: Here, the excess of androgen (male) hormones is derived from overactive adrenal glands rather than from overactive ovaries. Blood levels of testosterone and/or androstenedione are raised, but with this variety of PCOS, characteristically the blood level of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS), only produced only by the adrenals is also raised, thereby clinching the diagnosis.

3) PCOS associated with severe pelvic adhesive disease: here the multiple ovarian cysts are thought to be due to prolonged ovarian engorgement with blood…the result of severe pelvic adhesions. The condition is sometimes seen with severe endometriosis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and/or extensive pelvic surgery: In contrast with ovarian or adrenal PCOS, these women tend not to hyperstimulate with fertility drugs. In contrast they are often even “poor responders”.

TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY DUE TO ASSOCIATED OVULATION DYSFUNCTION:

Hypothalamic-pituitary-/ovarian PCOS: Ovulation induction [with or without intrauterine insemination (IUI)] is often successful in establishing pregnancies in PCOS women. But, it has one significant draw back , namely that it is associated with an inordinately high risk of multiple pregnancies (often triplets or greater). IVF, by allowing purposeful limitation of the number of embryos reaching the uterus, prevents this risk and at the same time is several times more effective than IUI in resulting in pregnancy. It is in my opinion that IVF represents the treatment of choice (see below).

The oral diabetes medication, Glucophage (syn. Metformin) administered to PCOS women who have hyperinsylinism will within 3 months of startingtreatment result in a significant drop in blood insulin and a 40% reduction of the blood testosterone level. This can lead to an improvement in ovulatory function, and es a degree of suppression of androgenous symptoms and signs.

Surgical treatment:

1. 1.”Ovarian drilling”: In this process multiple holes are made in the ovarian surface, ostensibly to drain the micro-cysts. Unfortunately this is usually wishful thinking because if there is any benefit at all, it will certainly be very small lived.
2. Ovarian Wedge resection: This traditional surgical “aproach” designed to remove androgen hormone producing tissue fro the ovaries often at times result in reinstatement of regular ovulation and can result in pregnancies. But it notoriously also often results ibn the development of extensive post-surgical adhesions adding an anatomical barrier to fertility to an existing ovulatory dysfunction.

Adrenal PCOS: This form of PCOS is often successfully treated with cortisone-like steroids such as prednisone or dexamethasone to reducing the realease of male hormones by the adrenal glands. Over a period of several weeks, regular spontaneous ovulation often is reinstated. In some cases the additional use of fertility drugs will be needed.

PCOS due to Pelvic Adhesive Disease: This is an atypical variety of the condition because unlike other varieties of PCOS it is often associated with reduced ovarian reserve, a raised FSH blood level and a reduced response to fertility drugs. In such cases, high dosages of gonadotropins (FSH-dominant) with “estrogen priming” will be needed to induce appropriate follicle growth. Neither steroids nor Metformin are helpful in most such cases.

SEVERE OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME (OHSS):

As stated above, there is an inordinate propensity for women with PCOS to hyper-respond to gonadotropin fertility drugs and in the process produce large numbers of ovarian follicles and dangerously high blood estrogen (estradiol) concentrations. If left unchecked, this can lead to OHSS, a potentially life endangering condition.

So, the onset of OHSS is signaled by the development of a large number of ovarian follicles (usually, > 25 in number) accompanied by rapidly rising plasma estradiol (E2) levels, often exceeding 3,000 pg/ml within 7 or 8 days of initiating ovarian stimulation. The E2 level will usually peak above 6,000 pg/ml prior to hCG administration (In fact I have often encountered blood E2 levels rising to more than double this level). When the E2 rises above 6,000 pg/ml, the risk of OHSS occurring (with life-endangering complications) is above 80%.

Symptoms and signs of OHSS include: abdominal distention due to excessive fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity (i.e. ascites), fluid in the chest cavity (i.ehydrothorax), rapid weight gain (of a pound or more per day) due to tissue fluid retention, abdominal pain, lower back ache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, visual disturbances, a rapidly declining urine output, vascular collapse and failure of blood to clot resulting in severe bruising (echymosis) etimes frank bleeding and multiple organ failure. These symptoms and signs usually start developing even before pregnancy is diagnosed.

Once pregnancy occurs, the OHSS condition will rapidly worsen progressively over a period of 3-5 weeks whereupon it will suddenly resolve spontaneously over a few days. If no pregnancy occurs the condition is self-limiting with symptoms and signs usually all disappearing spontaneously within 10-12 days of the “hCG trigger” shot.

When the amount of fluid collecting in the abdominal cavity gets so severe as to make breathing hard or it causes a lot of discomfort, some or all of the fluid can readily and safely be drained through sterile needle introduced into the abdominal cavity (usually via the vagina), thereby improving the situation significantly. Fluid drainage might have to be repeated intermittently.

In all cases of OHSS, the ovaries will invariably become markedly enlarged. Unless the ovary twists on its axis, cutting off the blood supply (ovarian torsion) the ovarian enlargement is temporary and somewhat inconsequential. Ovarian torsion is fortunately an extremely rare complication of OHSS, but when it occurs, it represents a surgical emergency.

It is vital to know that because the symptoms and signs of OHSS are aggravated by rising hCG levels, such patients should never be given additional hCG injections.

Does PCOS cause poor egg/embryo quality?
It is undeniable that women with PCOS undergoing IVF commonly produce a disproportionate number of poor quality eggs with reduced fertilization potential and which upon fertilization can produce embryos with poor developmental potential. But, rather than being due to the eggs of PCOS women having an intrinsic defect, such poor embryo quality is much more likely to be the consequence of excessive local varian production of androgen hormones, aggravated by severe ovarian hyperstimulation.

Increased androgen hormone production can be limited through the selective use of customized low-gonadotropin dose ovarian stimulation protocols. This will reduce exposure of developing follicles (and the eggs they harbor) to excessive ovarian androgens. Such protocols should be designed to suppress the woman’s LH production throughout the duration of ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins. This in turn will reduce androgen hormone release by the ovarian stroma. At the same time, administration of high LH-containing gonadotropins such (e.g. Menopur) should kept to a minimum. Finally those women at imminent risk of developing OHSS must be treated by “prolonged coasting” (see below).

In the past, even a threat of the dreaded development of OHSS often prompted the treating physician to abruptly cancel the cycle or prematurely administer the “hCG trigger” in an attempt to arrest the process and so limit the risk to the patient. But, while premature administration of hCG does abruptly arrest progression of follicle growth, there is always the risk that if hCG is given too prematurely the eggs might not have have had sufficient time to develop adequately beforehand. In such cases, very premature administration of the “hCG trigger” will increase the risk of numerical egg chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploidy) and thereby set the scene for poor embryo quality.

In women with PCOS, the connective tissue that surrounds the follicles (ovarian stroma) is often characteristically overgrown (stromal hyperplasia). It is this stroma that produces androgen hormones (mainly testosterone) in response to LH stimulation. PCOS women who often have elevated blood LH concentration are thus predisposed to have excessive production of androgen hormones (mainly testosterone) and as a result, compromised egg/can also impair endometrial response to estrogen, leading to poor endometrial thickening (often seen in association with ovarian stimulation of PCOS women).

The obvious remedy to such adverse effects on egg/embryo and endometrial development is to prescribe a stimulation protocol that regulates and limits ovarian over-exposure to LH and at the same time allows sufficient time for the follicles/eggs to develop optimally, prior to administering the “hCG trigger” shot. It is in regard to the latter, that the precise timing for initiating “Prolonged Coasting” (PC) becomes a critical consideration.

What is Prolonged Coasting and how does it work?

In the early 90’s, we were the first to report on “prolonged coasting” (PC), a novel approach that helps to protect egg quality while preventing the development of OHSS. PC has since gained universal acceptance as a method of choice for preventing OHSS.

Prolonged coasting involves withholding gonadotropin therapy while continuing the administration of the GnRHa and then waiting until the plasma estradiol concentration drops low enough to insure that the woman is out of danger. Only then is the “hCG trigger” initiated. In such cases, the right application of PC will prevent severe OHSS, regardless of the number of prior developed follicles or the number of eggs retrieved.

Some have suggested that PC leads to poor quality eggs that upon being fertilized produce poor quality embryos. This, is not so! PC itself is not a cause of poor egg quality unless the timing with which the “coasting” process is implemented is incorrect. If PC is initiated too early, follicle growth and development may stop. If started too late, the follicles will become over-ripe (often cystic) leading to poor quality eggs/embryos. Thus, precise timing of the initiation of PC is critical.

Prolonged coasting virtually eliminates the risk of OHSS. When properly implemented, it will not significantly compromise egg development and maturation. Because of this, it prevents canceled IVF cycles and with it……..“canceled dreams”.

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One of the most vital concerns of women is that of their reproductive health. Considering that ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer death in women, regular checks for possible symptoms associated with ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer should be a top priority, especially as a woman approaches their fifties. The following contains information on ovarian cysts, PCOS and how to diagnose and treat these gynecological issues.

What is an ovarian cyst?

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac which forms on the surface of an ovary. These cysts are really incompletely developed follicles that have not been fertilized, normally disappearing within a couple of menstrual cycles. These cysts are known as “functional cysts”, relatively benign cysts which are the result of the release of an egg from the ovary. The vast majority of these cysts often show up as non-cancerous forms, but there are some ovarian cysts that can turn cancerous. Women over the age of 50 are the most susceptible for ovarian cysts and should seek the advice of a doctor if they suspect that these cysts are cancerous.

What is PCOS?

PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition that effects between 4 percent and 10 percent of women who are of childbearing age. The word “polycystic” alludes to the condition of having an accumulation of cysts within the ovaries. The cysts involved in PCOS are not perilous in of themselves, but there is the possibility of a hormonal imbalance being triggered by the presence of these cysts, leading to distinctive symptoms associated with PCOS. It is not quite clear as to the certain cause of PCOS, but there are factors which can lead to this syndrome, including obesity, insulin resistance, external hormonal disruptors such as environmental or chemical pollution and genetic predisposition to such syndromes, among other potential triggers.

Are ovarian cysts perilous?

The vast majority of cysts are of the benign variety that normally does not cause any pain or discomfort. In most cases, most women do not realize that they have ovarian cysts at all. But there are cases where ovarian cysts can cause a notable amount of discomfort, especially during intercourse. Ovarian cysts may suddenly bleed or rupture, causing significant pain in the abdominal and pelvic regions. In rare cases, cysts can form within the corpus luteum, growing 3 to 4 inches in diameter while causing pelvic or abdominal pain, especially if the cysts manage to twist the ovary. For women in their fifties, ovarian cysts can turn into cancerous tumors, with the possibility of spreading to the lymph nodes and other tissues.

What are the types of cysts?

As mentioned earlier, the vast majority of cysts are “functional” cysts which normally go away on their own in about 1 to 3 months after ovulation. These cysts are products of the ovulation process and are usually so small and unobtrusive that you may not even realize you have one. Another type of ovarian cyst which is normally benign is a cystadenoma, which develops from the cells on the surface of the ovary. In some cases, these particular cysts can grow large, placing pressure on the abdominal organs resulting in some pain. Dermoid cysts consist largely of stout tissue, while also containing a mix of other tissues. This kind of cysts is normally small and relatively benign, but there are rare cases where dermoid cysts can grow to large sizes and eventually burst. This causes abdominal bleeding and is serious enough to warrant an emergency hospital visit.

Endometrioma is another type of cyst that could potentially grow within the ovaries. These cysts form when the endometrial tissue found inside of the uterus finds its way in the ovaries. These cysts are often called “chocolate cysts”, due to the fact that these cysts often fill with blood, giving them a brownish red color. Endometrioma can be potentially painful, especially during intercourse. Endometriosis is the presence of multiple endometrias within the ovaries.

What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?

The symptoms of ovarian cysts vary from case to case, although the most common symptoms have been shared by a majority of those with ovarian cysts. These include pelvic pain just before and after your period, sensations of pressure placed on your bladder or rectum, menstrual irregularities and persistent vaginal discharge. Abdominal pain is usually associated with ovarian cysts, although other conditions have similar symptoms, such as kidney stones, bladder infections and appendicitis, along with gynecologic issues such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If any of these symptoms should appear, it is best to seek medical advice from a health professional. In the event that sudden symptoms appear, such as severe pain in your lower abdomen, fever, vomiting or signs of shock, immediately seek emergency help at the nearest hospital.

How are ovarian cysts diagnosed?

Ovarian cysts are diagnosed with a series of routine procedures, depending on the severity of the problem. Pelvic exams are used to detect ovarian cysts early on. Done annually, this is the best preventative method for detecting and treating ovarian cysts early on. If ovarian cysts are detected, a pelvic ultrasound is employed to determine the size of the cysts. Sound waves are used to produce an image of the cyst which is then analyzed by a gynecological professional. In the event that the doctor wants to closely examine the ovarian cyst, laparoscopy is employed, using a laparoscope. This thin, illuminated telescope is inserted through a small incision into the abdomen in order to closely inspect the cyst, as well as possibly remove it.

How can ovarian cysts be treated?

The methods used to treat ovarian cysts depend on the type of cysts and the severity of the symptoms associated with ovarian cysts or PCOS. If cysts are small and benign and are causing no symptoms, your doctor may advise you to wait for the cysts to go away on their own, following up with another pelvic exam and ultrasound in about six weeks. If the cysts do not go away on their own or grow even larger, other measures will be taken. One of these measures includes taking birth control pills. Birth control pills can possibly help the ovarian cyst shrink by changing the hormone levels within the body. Not only can birth control pills help shrink cysts, they also may prevent other cysts from growing.

As a last resort, the cyst may be removed if it is too large to shrink or if it is either solid or filled with debris. The cyst may also be removed if it is causing a significant amount of pain and distress or if it is continuously growing. A cystectomy may be performed, sometimes using the same laparoscopic techniques used for examining them. In most cases, the cyst can be removed without removing the affected ovary itself, although in some cases the ovary also has to be removed. In this case, the other ovary is left intact to insure continued hormone balance. In the case of PCOS, hormonal therapy may be used to not only treat the cysts themselves, but also the symptoms associated with PCOS. Metformin, a drug used to regulate insulin efficiency, is also used in most cases to treat the insulin resistance associated with PCOS. Other treatments range from better dietary habits and weight loss to ovarian drilling. Ovarian drilling consists of making anywhere from 4 to 30 holes in a cystic ovary, a treatment that has worked for some women. In the case of ovarian cancer, surgery is the most preferred route of treatment, followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In the most extreme cases, a hysterectomy, which involves the removal of both ovaries, along with any nearby lymph glands and other affected tissue, may be necessary to prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.

Can ovarian cysts be prevented?

Ovarian cysts are a phenomenon that cannot be entirely avoided, although they can be managed with sensible measures. A woman can minimize the frequency and growth of ovarian cysts with means as simple as increased exercise and improvements in dietary habits and overall health. Controlling your level of stress, as well as balancing your hormonal system can also make a difference in how ovarian cysts are managed. Diet is the most vital aspect of managing ovarian cysts. According to medical research, women who consumed a large amount of meat and cheese product were the most susceptible to ovarian cysts, while women who consumed green vegetables were the least vulnerable to developing ovarian cysts.

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Many women question me if there is a natural treatment for PCOS that works.  To answer this question, it is first of all vital to explore just what exactly PCOS is.  Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) refers to multiple cysts on the ovaries. Current estimates are that approximately 1 in 8, or half a million, Australian women of child bearing age suffer from PCOS, which puts it well on the road to qualifying as an epidemic.  The excellent news is there is natural treatment for PCOS that works.

It is essential to diagnose and treat PCOS as early as possible since, if left untreated, can lead to diabetes, high cholesterol and increases the risk of endometrial cancer and coronary heart disease.

What are the symptoms of PCOS?

There are a number of symptoms that indicate PCOS. You may:

• stop ovulating, or ovulation becomes infrequent
• have distress falling pregnant
• experience excess hair on the face and body
• suffer from acne
• experience high blood pressure
• suffer from high cholesterol
• develop elevated insulin levels, or insulin resistance
• gain weight steadily for no real reason
• suffer mood changes
• find that your periods stop, become irregular or painful and your hair thins.

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Why does it occur?

PCOS occurs when a woman doesn’t ovulate, which causes a disruption in the normal, cyclical interrelationship among her hormones, brain and ovaries.

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. In the past, it was thought that PCOS was caused entirely by excess production of androgens. More recent research has shown that Metabolic Syndrome associated with insulin resistance and high levels of insulin play key roles in PCOS.

Metabolic Syndrome may be the condition which best illustrates the long-term effects of our Western lifestyle habits. The usual suspects are responsible: high calorie/high carbohydrate diets, lack of exercise, hormonal imbalances and chronic stress are a few of the major causes of metabolic dysfunction.

Although genetic and environmental factors contribute to Metabolic Syndrome, obesity and physical in-activity are the most vital.

The problem is, often women with PCOS try hard to lose the weight only to find that they either can’t lose it – or it rebounds once they complete their diet.

Some possible causes of PCOS

• High consumption of processed foods
• High saturated stout intake
• Genetics
• Environmental pollutants
• Lifestyle factors including stress, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition
• Birth control pills and contraceptive medications

The diet connection to PCOS

By far the largest lifestyle contributor to PCOS is poor diet. Research supports that high consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates cause an unhealthy rise in insulin levels. Insulin stimulates androgen receptors on the outside of the ovary, causing the typical PCOS symptoms of excess hair (on the face, arms, legs), thin hair (on the head), and acne. Eventually this type of diet will cause obesity, which will cause insulin resistance (the inability of the cells to take in insulin) which will aggravate the PCOS even more.

What is the best natural treatment for PCOS?

Doctors tend to prescribe two treatments, both of which affect symptoms only, and neither of which is particularly successful. One treatment is direct manipulation of reproductive hormones using birth control pills, androgens, androgen blockers and synthetic oestrogens. The other is prescribing oral drugs for Type II diabetes, which reduce insulin resistance.

Losing weight is one of the best natural treatments for PCOS, yet it is one of the toughest treatments to achieve. Whether obesity is a cause of PCOS or obesity is a result of PCOS is unclear. PCOS is not ‘cured’ by weight reduction, but the symptoms of PCOS tend to be lessened by weight loss or increased by weight gain.

One of the most vital things to remember is that we are all different – what foods to eat vary according to what your individual hormonal influences are.  The best approach is to adopt a lifestyle system that improves hormonal balance resulting in metabolic health, allowing you to lose stout and keep it off.

Natural treatments for PCOS

It is vital to:

• Identify hormonal imbalances
• Implement a diet that reflects your hormonal needs
• Exercise regularly
• Implement nutritional and herbal support

A qualified naturopath can help you manage PCOS naturally using natural supplements, herbs to balance hormones and advising on diet and lifestyle improvements to lose weight. 

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Ovarian Cysts Causes Symptoms and  Treatment – Learn More About Ovarian Cysts Causes Symptoms and  Treatment

If you want to learn how to cure your ovarian cysts naturally and permanently without drugs, without risky surgery, without any typical ovarian cysts treatments, and without any side effects, then this will be the most vital information you will ever read.

What are Ovarian Cysts ?

Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs which are usually not malignant(cancerous).
These sacs may not cause any symptoms or they can cause quite a bit of pain .Sometimes ovarian cysts appear in connection with your menstrual cycle.

Ovarian cysts are very common, particularly in women between the ages of 30 and 60. They may be single or multiple, and can occur in one or both ovaries. Most are benign (non-cancerous), but approximately 15 percent are malignant (cancerous).

What Causes Ovarian Cysts?

The normal function of the ovaries is to produce an egg each month. During the process of ovulation, a cyst-like structure called a follicle is formed inside the ovary. The mature follicle ruptures when an egg is released during ovulation. The corpus leteum forms from the empty follicle and if pregnancy does not occur, the corpus leteum dissolves. Sometimes this process does not conclude appropriately causing the most common type of ovarian cyst — functional ovarian cysts.

Abnormal Ovarian Cysts such as:dermoid cysts,cystadenoma cysts,endometrioma cysts, and polycystic ovarian disease often occur as the result of an imbalance of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone).Oral contraceptive/birth control pill use decreases the risk of developing ovarian cysts because they prevent the ovaries from producing eggs during ovulation.

What are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts?

• What are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts?Menstrual irregularities.
• Pelvic pain- a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs. Pelvic pain shortly before your period starts or just before it ends. Pelvic pain during intercourse
• Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness similar to that experienced during pregnancy
• Fullness or heaviness in abdomen.
• Pressure on bladder – difficulty emptying your bladder completely.
• Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain
• Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting
• painful sex
• weight gain.

In more serious cases when the ovarian cysts are particularly harmful to your health, symptoms include:-dizziness or light-headedness,fatigue,fever,severe abdominal pain,shortness of breath and/or rapid breathing,vomiting.

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Natural Ovarian Cyst Relief Secrets is a step-by-step guide to eliminating ovarian cyst within weeks.

The author of the book, Laura Hennings, suffered from a severe case of ovarian cyst. When none of the conventional treatments worked, she chose to do some research on her own. She soon learned why the usual medications don’t work. The reason for this is simple – they treat only the symptoms, but do nothing about the root cause of the problem. But that is not all; birth control pills that are most often prescribed for this condition can even make the cysts larger, eventually leading to surgery.

Laura Hennings managed to cure her cysts by applying all-natural methods and techniques that she described in her book, the Natural Ovarian Cyst Relief Secrets.

In Laura’s guide you will learn:

- Step-by-step method that can help you start shrinking your cysts within days,
- One critical factor that can cause the development of ovarian cysts,
- How to regain and maintain your hormonal balance,
- 5 critical mistakes that can worsen your condition,
- How to reverse your ovarian cysts by eating the right food,
- Which common household objects increase your chances of developing cysts,
- The main reason why women have ovarian cysts and what you can do about it,
- And more..

Natural Ovarian Cyst Relief Secrets also contain guidelines that help you adjust the principles in the book to your specific situations.

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How To Cure Ovarian Cyst Or PCOS With Ovarian Cyst Miracle Ebook

Why Is Ovarian Cyst Miracle The Best Selling  PCOS and Ovarian Cysts Cure Book In Internet History, With Thousands Of Satisfied (And Now Ovarian Cysts Free) Women In 127 Countries Worldwide?

Ovarian Cysts Miracle is the #1 best selling Ovarian Cysts Cure ebook in the history of the Internet for a reason…

Thousands of women of every age have completely cured their Ovarian Cysts condition and gained complete freedom from PCOS related symptoms naturally, without drugs, risky surgery or “magic potions,” simply by using the clinically proven, scientifically-accurate step by step method found inside this incredible Ovarian Cysts freedom guidebook.

Carol Foster, a certified nutritionist, health consultant and author has not just pumped out yet another “anti-ovarian cyst program” into an already over-saturated market. Carol’s Ovarian Cyst Miracle can be more accurately described as an “Ovarian Cyst Bible.” It is quite simply one of the most comprehensive, complete, and precise guides to Ovarian Cyst and PCOS freedom you will ever read. What makes it so much different than other Ovarian Cysts publications on the market?

Well first of all, it’s not just a “Ovarian Cysts relief” program, it’s an Ovarian Cyst cure program. This may seem like semantics or wordplay at first, but once you’ve read just the first chapters, there will be no doubt in your mind that pursuing “Ovarian Cysts relief” is not only the incorrect goal, it may be the reason that you’ve failed to stop and maintain your ‘Ovarian Cyst  free internal environment’. Ovarian Cyst Miracle shows you exactly why you should fix the internal problem that’s causing your Ovarian Cysts, not just masking the symptoms or getting relief and then goes on to show you exactly how to do it.

Secondly, what makes Ovarian Cyst Miracle different is the amount of attention that is paid to each and every element required to achieve permanent freedom from Ovarian Cysts. Ovarian Cyst Miracle not only thoroughly discusses the lies, myths and fallacies surrounding a very confusing subject, it is simply the most detailed book about Ovarian Cysts, and holistic health ever written.

The Ovarian Cyst Miracle book is quite extensive (150 pages of rock solid content) which focuses on 100% natural Ovarian Cysts treatment. That means there aren’t recommendations for harsh prescription drugs with nasty side effects. In Ovarian Cysts Miracle core formula section (The 3 step system) – Nothing is held back. In this section, Carol gives a detailed overview of each step, and then dives into the specifics in a perfect chronological order. There are also outstanding charts and checklists which make it very simple to know where you are at in the program and follow it.

Because the Ovarian Cyst Miracle program is not a quick fix ‘fairy tale’ cure but a complete holistic solution aimed at eliminating the root cause of Ovarian Cysts and PCOS (regardless of their severity) and ensure your will permanently be PCOS-free, it does take work and persistence to complete. “The dictionary is the only place success comes before work” says Carol, as she emphasizes the “no quick fix” philosophy behind the entire book.

If there is any drawback to the Ovarian Cyst Miracle ebook, it’s that it contains so much information, that some readers may find it a bit overwhelming. Those who are looking for a quick start type of Ovarian Cyst program, might be a bit intimated at first. The excellent part but, is that even these types of readers can feel confident and assured that it will be worth the effort because this will literally be the last book they ever have to buy on the subject.

Who will benefit most from Ovarian Cyst Miracle?

In the broadest sense, anyone and everyone who needs to cure their Ovarian Cysts and regain their natural inner balance will benefit from Ovarian Cyst Miracle. This ebook is honestly for everyone. Even women without Ovarian Cysts. This is a total health rejuvenation program better than 98% of the nutrition and alternative health books on the market. In fact, the advice in this ebook is guaranteed to help you with any other health condition you might have, especially if you suffer from hormonal disorders, digestive problems, insulin related disorders, allergies and acne.

In terms of graphic design, Ovarian Cyst Miracle is a clean and professionally formatted PDF e-book. It is well organized and ideal for printing and reading in the comfort of your own home.

This impressive and unique publication has changed many lives and the hundreds of inspiring testimonials and success tales are found on the Ovarian Cyst Miracle website archives as proof.

The Bottom line?

Anyone looking for a quick fix solution to Ovarian Cysts, anyone looking to be told fairy-tales, and anyone looking for a “magic bullet”, pills, over the counters, ‘Ovarian Cysts freedom in 2 days’ hyped up programs should not waste his or her time with Ovarian Cyst Miracle.

On the other hand, anyone searching for the truth about Ovarian Cysts, PCOS and alternative health and who is ready and willing to place in some work and make the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve PCOS and Ovarian Cyst freedom, will find Ovarian Cyst Miracle to be one of the best investments they ever made in their lives. Click here to learn more about Carol Foster’s Ovarian Cyst Miracle

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A lot is being heard about a condition called ovarian cyst. Ovaries, the female reproductive glands as such are very vital part of the female body and it is even more vital to be held in a excellent condition. The ovaries are considered to be care takers of the certain characteristics that occur in the body like body hair, facial hair, breasts and the overall shape of the body. Thus with such importance it becomes necessary to ensure that they are in a excellent shape. Speaking of shape, the ovaries, which comes in a pair, that is located around the uterus is very small in size. Once the size increases due to certain unavoidable aspects, this condition is known by the name ovarian cysts.

This is more of a common problem with women these days. The misconception that it occurs only at or around the age of 50, mostly in the post- menopausal stage is not the complete truth. It may occur to women in the pre- menopausal stage. It occurs even in the stage of pregnancy. There are quite a lot of facts related to this condition that all are not aware of. It is better that you and all of us get to know about this. We may or may not avoid this completely, but ignorance will ruin it. So it is better to be acknowledged with the facts for the rainy day. The help is out there, ovarian cyst treatment is made much simpler today.

The normal functioning of the ovaries means, it produces eggs at the regular intervals. Just that the imbalance or the malfunctioning causes cysts. There are quite a few types of cysts. It may not be the same for all. Some have different cysts. The difference could be just the type or the number. In most cases the condition is treated differently on the basis of size as well. The size can be small as in 2 centimetres, like a peanut or can really go up to the size of an orange. So by holding knowledge, information about the symptoms that causes this, the situation can be looked from a better angle.

The ovarian cyst symptoms are as follows:

• Headache
• Heaviness or fullness in the abdominal area
• Pain in the pelvic region
• Weight gain
• Bloating
• Hair growth
• Nausea
• Irregular menstrual cycle.
• Irritation while urinating.

There are some people who face one or say two symptoms as such. It is also not necessary that most suffer some common ones and there are a few cases where one fails to experience either of the symptoms.

Well if you happen to experience this on regular basis, one must report to the doctor immediately. The doctor ensures that a detailed diagnosis is done so that the treatment plot is brought in well in accordance with the problem.

The cyst ovary can be treated with medicines, like the pain relievers and also with the birth control pills. The birth control pills try to bring in a balance in terms of regular menstruation and also stop the formation of cyst.

If the cyst is too large that cannot be treated with medication then the only option that would be left is of surgery. Ovarian cyst removal is considered as the last resort under this condition. Learn more at Ovarian Cyst Treatment site.

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Ovarian cyst is said to be a condition where swelling or growth inside or on the ovaries.  The ovarian cysts might be fluid filled or with solids which might appear or disappear without requiring any special medical treatment on their own in most of the women.  Sometimes these ovarian cysts can grow larger in size and can get twisted or burst that might lead to a health condition known as burst ovarian cyst.  The symptoms of burst ovarian cysts are subtle that they can be only found during ultrasound scan.

But then one of the obvious symptoms of ovarian cysts that has got burst is said to be severe pain felt in the pelvic and abdominal region and the severity of the pain might depend on various factors such as the pain withstanding capability of a person, whether infected or not, if there is excess bleeding or not and so on.  In certain cases the pain starts as a sharp stinging pain but it would become a dull pain after few days.  In some women, the ovarian cyst pain might be accompanied with slight fever too.  The abdominal region of the sufferer might look distended or bloated and might feel tender after the rupture of ovarian cysts.  Women having ovarian cyst pain with slight fever might also feel dizzy, body pain, headache and weakness.

The symptoms of ovarian cysts that have got burst can result in symptoms such as abdominal region pain accompanied with other symptoms and signs would be of fantastic help to diagnose them.  Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome can be diagnosed easily and the final choice can be achieved after an ultrasound scan.  The scan would be of fantastic help to find the ovarian cyst’s exact location and also for measuring the cyst size.

The severity of the problem would determine the treatment of the ovarian cyst that has got burst.  Antibiotics might be given to women suffering from ovarian cyst pain with slight fever to prevent them from getting infected and also to curb the spread of infection if any in the ovaries.  The person’s health condition would also choose on the kind of treatment offered to them although it might be after some tests and looking for any health complications other than ovarian cysts.

Common types of ovarian cysts like the functional cysts might be cured administering natural progesterone as they have been found to work well.  Natural progesterone might be given to the sufferers in the form of both topical application and oral consumption.

Natural Remedies for Curing Ovarian Related Disorders
There is a scientifically proven way to reverse and eliminate all ovarian cysts and PCOs within two months naturally It is unbelievably simple, step-by-step actions you could already be taking to say goodbye to ovarian cysts and PCOs forever. You can learn more about the natural and home remedy for completely getting rid of ovarian cysts and the other ovarian related disorders by Ovarian cyst is said to be a condition where swelling or growth inside or on the ovaries.  The ovarian cysts might be fluid filled or with solids which might appear or disappear without requiring any special medical treatment on their own in most of the women.  Sometimes these ovarian cysts can grow larger in size and can get twisted or burst that might lead to a health condition known as burst ovarian cyst.  The symptoms of burst ovarian cysts are subtle that they can be only found during ultrasound scan. But then one of the obvious symptoms of ovarian cysts that has got burst is said to be severe pain felt in the pelvic and abdominal region and the severity of the pain might depend on various factors such as the pain withstanding capability of a person, whether infected or not, if there is excess bleeding or not and so on.  In certain cases the pain starts as a sharp stinging pain but it would become a dull pain after few days.  In some women, the ovarian cyst pain might be accompanied with slight fever too.  The abdominal region of the sufferer might look distended or bloated and might feel tender after the rupture of ovarian cysts.  Women having ovarian cyst pain with slight fever might also feel dizzy, body pain, headache and weakness. The symptoms of ovarian cysts that have got burst can result in symptoms such as abdominal region pain accompanied with other symptoms and signs would be of fantastic help to diagnose them.  Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome can be diagnosed easily and the final choice can be achieved after an ultrasound scan.  The scan would be of fantastic help to find the ovarian cyst’s exact location and also for measuring the cyst size. The severity of the problem would determine the treatment of the ovarian cyst that has got burst.  Antibiotics might be given to women suffering from ovarian cyst pain with slight fever to prevent them from getting infected and also to curb the spread of infection if any in the ovaries.  The person’s health condition would also choose on the kind of treatment offered to them although it might be after some tests and looking for any health complications other than ovarian cysts. Common types of ovarian cysts like the functional cysts might be cured administering natural progesterone as they have been found to work well.  Natural progesterone might be given to the sufferers in the form of both topical application and oral consumption. Natural Remedies for Curing Ovarian Related Disorders There is a scientifically proven way to reverse and eliminate all ovarian cysts and PCOs within two months naturally It is unbelievably simple, step-by-step actions you could already be taking to say goodbye to ovarian cysts and PCOs forever. You can learn more about the natural and home remedy for completely getting rid of ovarian cysts and the other ovarian related disorders by visiting the guide on natural cure for ovarian disorders here.

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PCOS and infertility are related topics. PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is a medical condition wherein the endocrine system has a problem. This condition often results to infertility; PCOS is really considered as one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Most women with PCOS are in their peak stages of their reproduction period. It affects about ten percent of the female population, meaning out of ten people, at least one person is likely to have PCOS.

A lot of information about PCOS is still to be determined such as its primary reason of occurrence. Doctors and specialists have formulated theories about PCOS. Some suggest that PCOS is hereditary; some say that hormones such as insulin have a role in PCOS formation. What people from the medical community do know is that when a female has PCOS, some of her non-functioning follicles become cysts. The ovaries eventually become engorged when the follicles turned into cysts accumulates. It can be hard to determine if a female has PCOS. There are signs that indicate its presence in females though. One sign of PCOS is irregular menstruation or small bleeding. Most women suffering from PCOS rarely have eight menstruations per year. Some women get their menstruations randomly. They do not experience ovulation per month, as most women with regular menstruation do. Another physical sign indicating that a woman has PCOS is hair, particularly chest and facial hair. Since PCOS is a result of problems in the endocrine system, physical manifestations of hormonal changes are common. These include excess hairs such as that in the face and in the chest, acnes and weight fluctuations. But the presence of one or two of the signs does not necessarily mean that a woman has PCOS.

Women suffering from PCOS are not just likely to be infertile. They are also more prone to other medical conditions such as heart attacks and diabetes. And in cases wherein women with PCOS do conceive, the probability that they will have a miscarriage is very high. It is thus vital to be able to determine if a woman is infertile and if the reason for it is PCOS.

Women with PCOS can control their condition while at the same dealing with infertility. Often, there are medications that can be prescribed by specialists to increase infertility, despite the presence of PCOS. These include Clomid and Metformin. Therapies aimed at balancing the hormones such as gonagotropin therapy are also possible options for women with PCOS. But these options are not viable for everyone because it involves injections and may be costly to engage in. Consultations with doctors will allow women dealing with PCOS and infertility to be able to handle the syndrome and increase the chances of getting pregnant.

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