Ovarian cyst is a kind of fluid-filled bladder with a semi-liquid or fluid or contents.
In the treatment of cysts, two therapies are used: conservative and surgical.
As a rule, only the functional ovarian cyst , that is, the cysts formed at the place where the neovulated follicle or the yellow body was located, can be medically treated. And the cyst of this species should not have complications in the form of suppuration, rupture of the capsule or infertility.
Preparations for the treatment of ovarian cysts
For the treatment of functional ovarian cyst (follicular and yellow body), hormonal drugs are usually used. Among them, the leading position is occupied by Dufaston , the main active ingredient of which is dydrogesterone - a substitute for progesterone. The drug helps to restore the normal operation of the ovaries, minimizing the growth of cyst-forming cells. Sometimes Dufaston is used in the conservative therapy of endometrioid cysts, in order to prevent the appearance of new formations.
In order to regulate the menstrual cycle and prevent the formation of follicles that are able to transform into cysts, and to reduce existing cysts, use various oral contraceptive means (monophasic and biphasic). For example, for the treatment of ovarian cysts women are prescribed Marvelona, Jeanine, Logesta, Diane-35, Anthevin.
For the treatment of ovarian cysts caused by inflammatory diseases in the small pelvis, the method of paracervical injections can be used, which consists in introducing into the cyst area a "cocktail" consisting of a fibrinolytic drug, one antibiotic and a solvent.
It is possible to treat cysts and homeopathic remedies, of which there are over a thousand (Berberis, Apis, Aurum Yod and many others).
Treatment can be supplemented by an additional intake of preparations containing vitamins C, A, B1, B6, K, E.
The use of medications is usually designed for three menstrual cycles. In the event that no improvement occurs, the doctor may advise surgical removal of the lesion.
Other treatments for ovarian cysts without surgery
In addition to the basic medicamental treatment, various physiotherapeutic procedures (laser, electrophoresis), acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, mud baths, diet therapy can be used.
Well recommended in the fight against ovarian cysts is such an unconventional method of therapy, as treatment with leeches. Leeches with this disease are placed inside the vagina. This procedure should be carried out under strict medical supervision and control of the level of sex hormones.
Medicamental therapy can be supplemented with folk methods.
In the treatment of ovarian cysts herbs are used: Leonurus, wormwood, celandine, chamomile, shepherd's bag, nettle, elecampane, rhodiola rosea, berries of viburnum, rowan, yarrow, cuff, string, mint, geranium, thyme, birch leaves, licorice.
Of these, you can prepare various broths and infusions for ingestion.
At the same time, the duration of phytotherapy should not be less than three months. And to preserve the persistent effect of treatment, phytotherapists are advised to take the harvest of herbs for 12 months with interruptions.
Herbs are also used for making baths (wormwood, yarrow, tri-colored violet, oak bark, calendula, plantain, geranium, chamomile, thyme, St. John's wort, blueberry, dandelion, mint, snake mountaineer, bird cherry).
Any means of conservative therapy, including unconventional ones, should be appointed and agreed with the attending physician.