| Ovarian cyst cancer has always been difficult to | | | | The other types of cysts that are less common are |
| detect as the presence of cysts seemed to not | | | | ones that contain solid matter, commonly known as |
| cause any physical symptoms, and so the cancer was | | | | complex ovarian cysts. Let's be clear and state that |
| often only discovered late into its development. The | | | | while not all cysts that have solid material in them lead |
| number 1 question on the mind of ovarian cysts | | | | to ovarian cyst cancer, the presence of these solid |
| sufferers is "Do I have cyst cancer?" | | | | materials does increase the chances that they might |
| I'm glad to inform you that less than 1 in 10 of ovarian | | | | be cancerous. |
| cysts is cancerous. In fact, the latest research has | | | | These complex ovarian cysts are treated best |
| shown that cysts are often quite harmless. That been | | | | through surgery as they can be completely removed. |
| said it is vital for you to understand the particular type | | | | The surgical procedure used for this is 'laparoscopy'. |
| of cyst that you have to enable you to understand the | | | | This form of surgery is a type of minimally invasive |
| likelihood of it being cancerous. So, if you think you | | | | surgery (MIS), also known as keyhole surgery, to |
| have an cyst, please go see your doctor as only a | | | | cause as little disruption as possible through small |
| doctor can tell you for sure if you do in fact have a | | | | incisions. However, if you have a complex cyst with a |
| cyst. | | | | diameter of 2.5 inches/6 centimetres or larger, the |
| The most common types of cysts are little fluid filled | | | | laparoscopy procedure cannot be used and traditional |
| sacs that form when the follicle that surrounds the egg | | | | abdominal surgery is required. |
| either fails to dissolve after the eggs is released or | | | | Thankfully, only a very small number of women suffer |
| fails to release the egg altogether. The likeliness of this | | | | from ovarian cysts that can be classified as complex |
| happening is relatively high, considering how many eggs | | | | and therefore need surgical operations. |
| are contained within ovaries combined with a monthly | | | | If you believe you may have a form of ovarian cyst, |
| release of egg during a woman's menstrual cycle. This | | | | the most common symptoms women suffer from are; |
| will occur at least once in most women. This in itself is | | | | - bloating |
| not something to worry about, as often the follicle will | | | | - pelvic or abdominal pain |
| eventually dissolve without causing any harm. | | | | - trouble eating or feeling full quickly |
| However, if the follicle does not dissolve, it can cause | | | | - urinary symptoms, such as urgent or frequently |
| complications, such as ovarian torsion. Ovarian torsion | | | | needing to go |
| often causes discomfort and a lot of abdominal pain. | | | | These symptoms could easily be caused by things |
| If you experience either of these, either the follicle not | | | | other than an ovarian cyst, however if any of the |
| dissolving or letting the egg be released, rest assured | | | | above occur suddenly, quickly become more severe, |
| that these problems can be easily treated and also | | | | or are consistent over a long period of time then it is |
| they are not causes of cancerous cysts. At the end | | | | advisable to see your doctor as soon as possible as |
| of this article I show you a natural treatment for these | | | | they can carry out further checks for cysts; the earlier |
| complications that is less intrusive than other forms of | | | | the better. |
| treatment. | | | | |