Symptoms and Treatment of Follicular Ovarian Cysts

Endocrine diseases often cause the development of various pathological changes in internal organs. The follicular cyst of the ovary arises against the background of hormonal imbalance, it is diagnosed in 50% who have irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Why does the disease develop and how dangerous is it?

• Causes
• Symptoms
• Effects
• Diagnostics
• How to treat the disease with medicines
• Operative treatment
• Treatment with folk remedies

Causes

Ovaries form eggs for further fertilization. The organ consists of a multitude of follicles, their number predetermined at birth.

The egg ripens for 14 days, after which the follicle ruptures. At the point of rupture, a white body is formed, which is filled with connective tissue fibers. If the follicle does not burst, then a liquid forms in its cavity, pathogenic processes begin to occur - a new formation is formed.

The multifollular cyst of the ovaries is a benign neoplasm that forms inside the ovary. Pathology is usually one-sided, the cyst of both ovaries is rare.

The true cyst is formed even at the time of the formation of internal organs, causing discomfort only in the case of infection. The erythrodermoid cyst also has an innate character, develops as a result of the ingress of the endometrium into the body of the ovary.

Causes of cyst formation:

• diseases of an infectious and inflammatory nature - can cause infertility, as there are changes in the tissues of virtually all reproductive organs;
• congenital pathologies;
• chronic stress, overfatigue lead to a violation of the hormonal balance - the structure of the ovary changes, neoplasms appear.

Neoplasm can dissolve on its own. How does the follicular ovarian cyst go? It goes along with monthly secretions in the form of clots. Moreover, menstruation can be very painful.

Symptoms

The clinical picture of the disease does not allow for a precise diagnosis, the main signs will only help differentiate the cyst from other pathologies of the urogenital system. Confirm the diagnosis can only be based on the results of instrumental and laboratory studies.

Signs of a cyst:

• long delay of the monthly, after which the cycle can be normalized;
• the appearance of bloody permanent discharge;
• pain in the lower abdomen, which intensify during sex;
• decrease in basal temperature indicators below 36, 8 degrees.

The follicular cyst of the left ovary manifests itself in the same way as the pathology of the right ovary. But many characteristic symptoms may resemble an attack of appendicitis.

Important!One of the main signs of the formation of the follicular cyst is the violation of the menstrual cycle.

Effects

Important!Without proper treatment, the follicular cyst can lead to the development of dangerous complications, a fatal outcome is possible.

The most dangerous complication is ovarian torsion, which develops with a large size of neoplasms. Without timely medical assistance can result in a fatal outcome.

Cyst rupture - happens with active loads, injuries, sexual contact. The main signs are a strong cutting pain in the lower abdomen, vomiting, peritonitis begins to develop.

Internal bleeding - occurs if the follicular ovarian cyst burst near the blood vessel. The main symptoms are drowsiness, drowsiness, palpitations become more frequent, a lethal outcome is possible.

Symptoms of ruptured cysts:

• change in the color of the skin - they become pale, acquire a cyanotic shade;
• a sharp pain that can lead to a shock state;
• pressure reduction;
• heaviness in the stomach, nausea;
• dyspnea;
• cold sticky sweat;
• loss of consciousness.

If there is a rupture of the neoplasm, it is urgent to call a doctor - delay can cause sepsis, infertility, death. Any complication of the follicular cyst is treated only surgically.

Diagnostics

With frequent delays of a menstrual period, a painful act of menstruation, you need to undergo a complete examination for the presence of ovarian cysts. With a large number of cysts, menstruation ceases - often women consider this phenomenon a sign of pregnancy or early menopause.

The most accurate diagnostic method is ultrasound of ovaries and pelvic organs. With its help you can see cystic formations, determine the number, size and shape of the modified follicles.

In addition, the analysis of cervical secretions is carried out - a change in its structure may indicate a failure in the endocrine system, which may cause the formation of tumors.

Laboratory studies play a secondary role in diagnosis. Indirectly, the presence of cysts may indicate a low level of hemoglobin - anemia develops against a background of profuse menstrual or frequent bleeding during the cycle.

A biochemical blood test is performed to determine the level of estrogens. Follicles in the normal state produce these substances, a decrease in the number may indicate a malfunction.

How to treat the disease with medicines

When detecting neoplasms in the ovaries, women have a question - how to cure the follicular cyst, is it always necessary to have surgery?

With a cyst size of 2-3 mm, doctors take a wait-and-see attitude, observe the development of the cyst, the general condition of the woman. If it does not increase in size, then therapy can be postponed indefinitely. Treatment of the cyst is necessary if the size of the lesion exceeds 4-5 mm.

Treatment with drugs is carried out with the help of hormonal contraceptives. Such therapy helps to normalize the hormonal background - the egg leaves the cyst, the menstrual cycle is restored.

Treatment without surgery often gives a positive result, the degradation and decay of cysts begins, the hormonal balance is restored. As maintenance therapy, vitamin complexes, homeopathic preparations, electrophoresis, magnetotherapy are used. Physiotherapy helps to improve blood flow in the ovaries, normalize the process of metabolism, restore the hormonal balance.

If the neoplasm does not dissolve on its own for three cycles - prescribe Dufaston treatment - it is a preparation from progestogen, a synthetic analogue of progesterone. It helps normalize the hormonal background, prevents the growth of tumors. Treatment with Duphaston is long, sometimes the course can last more than 3 months.

Operative treatment

If conservative treatment does not bring a positive result, then surgical intervention is necessary, in which the neoplasm is removed.

The operation is simple, it is carried out under local anesthesia, it takes a little time to recover. During an operation, 1-2 small incisions are made, through which an endoscope is inserted. If there is a rupture of the cyst, the ovary is removed completely. In all other cases only part of the cyst or ovary is liable to excision.

Can I get pregnant after removing the cyst? After the operation, the restoration of the hormonal background is slow, but over time it normalizes, a woman can become pregnant.

Important!Pregnancy in the ovarian follicular cyst is dangerous for the fetus, as the production of estrogen decreases, which can cause a miscarriage. If the neoplasm is not removed, intrauterine fetal death, premature delivery is possible. The operation is performed after 17 weeks.

Treatment with folk remedies

Use non-traditional methods of treatment is possible only with the consent of the gynecologist. Home treatments can not fully replace hormonal therapy and surgery, especially with frequent relapses, during pregnancy.

The most effective method of phytotherapy is treatment with a harrow. This plant has anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties, which makes it possible to use it effectively to independently dissolve the neoplasm. On the basis of ortilia it is possible to make broths, infusions and tinctures. To apply them it is impossible during monthly, pregnancy, feeding by a breast, at a full obstruction of fallopian tubes and a gastritis.

How to use the uterus for the treatment of follicular cysts:

1. Alcohol tincture is prepared from 50 g of dry raw materials and 500 ml of vodka. The mixture must be removed to a dark place for 15-20 days. Take 30-40 drops three times a day for a quarter of an hour before a meal. Duration of treatment is 21 days, after which it is necessary to take a break for 4 weeks.
2. For the decoction, you need to pour 50 g of ground grass with 260 ml of water, simmer 30 minutes in a water bath, insist 3-4 hours in a closed container. Take the medicine in a strained form for 14 ml three times a day before meals. The duration of therapy is 21 days, the second course can be started after a one-week break.
3. Solution for syringing - pour 220 ml of boiling water 6 g of grass, simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, leave for 2 hours in a closed container. Do the procedure every day for a week.

For maximum effect, you can prepare a decoction of red brushes and uterus of a hog - each grass will need 5 grams. Pour the mixture 240 ml of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. After one hour, drain the medicine, drink 11 ml three times a day before meals. The duration of therapy is 21 days, after which it is necessary to make a weekly break.

The ovarian follicular cyst is a common disease that can cause serious complications. Prevention of the disease is a regular visit to the gynecologist, timely treatment of diseases of female diseases, avoidance of stressful situations, full rest.