OVARIAN CYST - AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH

Ovaries are the structure where body produces as well as matures eggs. They are also responsible for the production of a couple of hormones. Ovarian cysts are sac-like membranes containing fluid formed in ovaries. In majority of the cases they remain asymptomatic and unharmful and they create anxiety issues than its own symptoms. But in some cases they become problematic. Mostly the presentations may be, bleeding per vagina and pelvic pain. Conventional system of medicine prefers timely surgical removal of the cysts.

Causes

Exact cause of the formation of ovarian cysts is still unknown. Ovarian cysts generally develop as a result of your menstrual and hormonal cycle. These functional cysts sometimes develop in the ovaries due to abnormal growth of cells and they are not related to the menstrual cycle. These are called pathological cysts. Its risk factors are,

• Hormonal imbalances
• Pregnancy
• Pelvic infection
• Endometriosis
• Previous history of ovarian cyst
• Diet and lifestyle

Signs and Symptoms

Usually, ovarian cysts do not come with alarming signs. However, if they start to grow, many complications may appear, such as:

• Abdominal bloating or swelling • Breast tenderness • Irritable bowel movements • Pain in the pelvic area before or during the menstrual cycle • Painful intercourse • Pain in the lower back or thighs • Nausea and vomiting.

According to Ayurveda, cysts come in the classification of Kaphaj Granthi or defective menstrual cycles. In Ayurveda, 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 that of menstruation, and tissues, which creates favorable conditions for the ovarian cysts to grow. The increased impurities and toxins in such dhatus indicate too many cysts. Stress and lack of physical activity also contribute to the imbalance of doshas.

What Ayurveda can offer

Ayurveda by incorporating healthy diet and lifestyle strategies to bring down the levels of toxins. There are many methods in Ayurveda to bring down the levels of toxins. Panchakarma purification therapy with appropriate medicines and therapies. They acts to reduce the size and growth of cysts.

In Atreya Ayurveda we conduct personalized consultation and design the tailor made programs for healing. Internal medicines functions to regulate the imbalances in hormonal cycles and Panchakarma therapy purifies the toxins. The treatment may include purgation, enema, emisis and different types of external massages, and various internal medicines. Experienced and skilled therapists in Atreya Ayurveda perform the Ayurveda treatment procedures as per the doctor’s guidance. Ayurveda management is mostly found more effective than undergoing multiple surgeries.