How To Avoid Recurring Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts are a very common problem among a lot of women and having to live with constant pain, bloating and feelings of nausea is no joke. The problem is that many women are not even aware that they have a cyst because there are not always symptoms, so whilst they may suffer some pain leading up to and during a period, they feel there is no cause for concern and so adopt a shut up and put up approach each month. For a large proportion of women, however, the symptoms can be very severe and may ultimately end in surgery, but even this does not guarantee the elimination of recurring ovarian cysts.

Every woman has the possibility of suffering from ovarian cysts because the core root lies within the menstrual cycle and it is when this cycle is interrupted, and there is an imbalance of either hormones or insulin, that the problems occur. Each month the body prepares itself for ovulation, by growing an egg inside an ovary. This egg is contained in a fluid filled sac or follicle. On a normal cycle, once the egg is mature, the sac breaks open to release the egg for possible fertilisation and the sac naturally dissolves. The empty sac becomes corpeus luteum which makes hormones that help prepare for the next egg. It is when this cycle goes wrong and the sacs don't dissolve, that cysts are grown and can cause severe pain.

Surgery can be used to remove the offending cysts, but apart from being a costly and inconvenient exercise, there is a good chance that the cysts will recur. But the great news is that recent studies have shown that ovarian cysts can be shrunk and even removed by natural treatments and that there is every chance that if the natural methods are maintained, most women will avoid recurring ovarian cysts.

One of the most effective methods to help shrink the offending cysts, is a change of diet. Because high insulin levels can rock the boat and throw the menstrual cycle into chaos thus triggering the possibility of cysts growing, it is recommended that the daily intake of sugar be reduced. This can be done by simple methods such as taking less sugar in drinks, eating less sugary foods and in particular by avoiding all fizzy drinks as they contain an extremely high level of sugar. The diet should include lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish also garlic and grains. This healthier way of eating will help maintain the bodily functions and ensure that everything is operating to its best capacity. It also has the added bonus of weight loss, increased energy plus a feel good factor and better still, if maintained, will help shrink any cysts and prevent them from recurring.