| Ovarian cysts are not that uncommon in women of | | | | the abdomen and the surgeon is able to perform a |
| childbearing age. Ovarian cyst surgery, on the other | | | | biopsy or remove the cyst. Laparoscopy ovarian cyst |
| hand, is usually only recommended when a cyst does | | | | surgery leaves only a small scar and is usually less |
| not resolve itself on its own or it is the type of cyst | | | | risky than major surgery. |
| that needs closer attention. | | | | Recovery time after a laparoscopy is minimal. You |
| There are basically two types of cysts, a functional | | | | can go back to your normal activities within a day |
| cyst which is the most common type of cyst and the | | | | although you should not engage in any strenuous |
| complex cyst which is more rare but also potentially | | | | activity for a week. The advantages of this type of |
| more serious. If you have been diagnosed with a | | | | ovarian cyst surgery include the ability to preserve the |
| functional cyst chances are your doctor has | | | | ovary and therefore a woman's ability to conceive. |
| recommended the watch and wait approach, meaning | | | | The disadvantages are that new cysts can still form |
| wait and see if your cyst grows in size or will | | | | as it does not treat the underlying cause of the |
| eventually dissolve on it's own. Your doctor also may | | | | problem. |
| have prescribed hormone treatments. | | | | Natural remedies for ovarian cysts go to the core of |
| Know that a functional cyst will often dissolve on its | | | | the problem which is thought to be a hormonal |
| own over time without the need for surgery. You can | | | | imbalance. Ovarian cyst surgery will remove the cyst |
| encourage this outcome by incorporating healthful | | | | and rule out any potential cancer risk from an existing |
| holistic practices that will help your body heal and bring | | | | cyst but it will not prevent new cysts from forming. |
| your hormone levels back to healthy levels without the | | | | Treating your overall health and taking steps to keep |
| use for prescription drugs. | | | | your hormone levels in balance will. |
| A complex cyst is a cyst that may require a biopsy as | | | | Dietary changes should be your first line of defense |
| the cancer risks are higher. This type of cyst is less | | | | when faced with a painful cyst regardless of whether |
| likely to go away on its own and can become | | | | or not you opt for ovarian cyst surgery. Significant |
| extremely painful. A functional cyst that grows large or | | | | changes may help an existing cyst dissolve more |
| becomes twisted and causes extraordinary pain may | | | | quickly and prevent future cysts from occurring. |
| also need more serious attention. Regardless of the | | | | A vegetarian diet is often recommended to treat |
| type of cyst, if you are experiencing pain or disrupted | | | | existing ovarian cysts. Some research has shown that |
| menstrual cycles your doctor may recommend | | | | diets high in meat and cheese are more likely to |
| ovarian cyst surgery. | | | | encourage cyst development than a diet of fruits, |
| In most cases, ovarian cyst surgery is performed using | | | | vegetables, legumes and whole grains. |
| laparoscopy. This is a very simple surgical technique | | | | Reducing your intake of sugar, processed foods and |
| that is much less invasive than other types of surgery. | | | | white flour will also help rebalance your hormone levels. |
| When used for ovarian cyst surgery, a small incision is | | | | These are just a few of the many healthful steps you |
| made, usually below the navel. A laparoscope, which is | | | | can take to avoid ovarian cyst surgery and most |
| a lighted viewing instrument, can then be inserted into | | | | importantly to prevent future cysts from developing. |