Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the ovary. Ovarian cysts are common and, in the vast majority of cases, they are benign (noncancerous). They vary in size and may occur at different sites in the ovary; the most common type develops when an egg-producing follicle does not rupture and release the egg but instead swells with fluid and forms a follicular cyst.

Cysts often disappear on their own without treatment, but in some cases they may require surgical removal. In rare cases a cyst that twists or ruptures may cause serious complications warranting emergency surgery.

At Ayurwells, our physicians are experts at diagnosing and treating ovarian cysts. While ovarian cysts are mostly benign and harmless, there are cases where they can be cancerous or dangerous to a woman’s future fertility. That is why it is so critical to be evaluated by an ovarian cyst expert at Ayurwells.

 

Symptoms can include:

  • In many cases, ovarian cysts produce no symptoms.
  • Mild abdominal ache.
  • Abdominal swelling or a feeling of fullness or pressure.
  • Pain during sexual intercourse.
  • Menstrual irregularities including absence of menstrual bleeding (amenorrhea), heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), and painful periods (dysmenorrhea).
  • Unusual hair growth on the face and body caused by an increased production of masculinizing hormones (hirsutism).
  • Sudden, sharp abdominal pain, fever, and nausea if a cyst becomes twisted or ruptures.
  • Rarely, painful, frequent urination-or urinary retention-if a cyst presses against the bladder.

If you experience any of the symptoms of ovarian cysts, call a gynecologist. If you have been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst and you experience sudden, sharp abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, see a doctor immediately.

Diagnosis of ovarian cysts

A gynaecological examination is necessary to diagnose an ovarian cyst. If a lump or mass in the ovary is detected, further tests are necessary to rule out the possibility of ovarian cancer.

Your doctor may perform one or more tests to diagnose a benign ovarian cyst:

Pelvic Exam

Oftentimes, ovarian cysts are detected during a routine pelvic exam. But because the pelvic exam cannot produce a definitive diagnosis, the next step is to perform a vaginal sonogram.

Vaginal sonogram

This imaging test allows a physician to get the most accurate picture of the ovary and cyst. The test is performed by inserting a small instrument into the vagina, which then bounces sound waves off your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, forming a picture on a monitor. This image enables the doctor to determine with accuracy the size of the cyst and, just as importantly, to see inside it and detect whether it is solid or fluid-filled. While the vaginal sonogram detects the presence of a cyst, it cannot verify whether it is benign or malignant. Therefore, if the sonogram detects a cyst, the next step may be the surgical removal of the cyst to find out if it is malignant or benign.

Laparoscopy

This minimally invasive surgical procedure allows your doctor to see and remove the cyst by making a small incision in the abdomen rather than a long cut. The laparoscope, a thin lighted telescope, is inserted through a small incision into your abdomen. Small instruments placed near the pubic bone allow the doctor to then remove the cyst.

Treatment of ovarian cysts

 

Ayurvedic Treatment For Ovarian Cysts

According to Ayurveda, cysts come in the classification of Kaphaj Granth or Granthi Aartav Dosha. In Ayurveda, Aartav means ovaries, and Granthi means hard mass or cysts. As Ayurveda considers the disease to be an occurrence of doshas imbalance, cysts are the result of aggravation of Kapha, along with Pitta and Vata doshas. The channels and tissues associated with ovarian cysts are Artava Vaha Srotas, Rasa, and Rakta dhatus, which creates favorable conditions for the ovarian cysts to grow.

The increased impurities and toxins in such dhatus indicate too many cysts.

As a treatment approach, Ayurwells believes in incorporating healthy diet and lifestyle strategies to bring down the levels of toxins. Stress and lack of physical activity also contribute to the imbalance of doshas. Chronic stress cause hormonal changes, which results in outer growth on female reproductive organs.

To help, we have procedures and therapies to detoxify and cleanse the body of toxins and calm down the vitiated doshas. At every step, a patient’s health is our priority, and we never mind going along the lines to provide the best treatment experience.

Surgery:

Ovarian cysts often disappear without treatment. Surgery to remove the cyst may be needed if cancer is suspected, if the cyst does not go away, or if it causes symptoms. In many cases it can be taken out without damaging the ovary, but sometimes the ovary has to be removed. In rare cases an ovarian cyst may be drained during laparoscopy.

Your doctor may recommend hormonal therapy for preventing future ovarian cysts.

What is the Panchakarma Procedure for Ovarian Cyst?

Panchakarma is the best way to detoxify the body internally as all the dosha are removed out from the body. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides the best panchakarma treatment along with the ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of ovarian cyst. This treatment firstly reduces the size of the cyst and removes it out from the body.

The procedures for ovarian patients are mentioned below in detail:

Kshara Basti:

This basti is given in kaphaja, medoja, and amaja conditions. The basti is prepared from Kshara along with the gomutra and other teeksha dravyas. In the form of enema (basti) this is given to the patient.

Udavartan:

This is an ayurvedic herbal massage that will remove the excessive kapha dosha in the body. It is a massage that uses powders composed of minerals, medicinal species, and herbs.

Patra potli pind sweda:

In this procedure a potali (bag) is prepared from the medicated herbs like Nirgundi, Eranda, etc. This potli is dipped in herbal medicated oil. The whole body is massaged with this potali. The procedure will help to balance all three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) in the body. The pain, inflammation, and swelling will be reduced with the use of this procedure.

Anuvasan Basti:

This basti is prepared from medicated oil or ghee. In this procedure, the quantity of basti depends on the age of the patient. It will remove all toxins from the body.

 

Healthy Tips and Diet for Ovarian Cyst Patients:

 

  • Drink plenty of water and avoid aerated drinks.
  • Include fresh vegetables and fruits in raw form to your diet.
  • All lentils and chickpeas are good for ovarian cyst patients.
  • For the cooking purpose use olive oil and eat nuts like almond, raisins, figs, walnut, etc.
  • In your diet include green leafy vegetables as these are rich in fiber and deal with ovarian cyst patients.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol and quit smoking.
  • Refined sugar products, white rice, excessive salt, white flour (maida), wheat product, etc should be avoided.
  • Poultry, red meat, & dark meat should be avoided as it is not good.
  • Do exercise for 30 minutes at least.
  • Also perform yoga poses like suryanamaskar, kapalbhati, savasana, butterfly pose, bhujangasana, paschimottanasana, sethu bandhasana, bharadwajasana, halaasana, dhanurasana, etc.