What Are Endometrial Cysts And How Are They Treated

By Amanda Clark

Many women are diagnosed with cysts and are shocked when they hear about it. The truth is, they don't know much about it, and therefore causes them to be stressed and fearful situation. So what are endometrial cysts and how are they treated?

To clarify a little, and each month, endometrial tissue develops. This is natural and normal in all women who are able to bear children. The reason it happens, is to prepare the uterus for fertility. But, in cases of cysts, this process occurs outside the uterus, typically on the ovaries. This is where problems usually begin.

These particular cysts are little sacks that contain blood that cannot be shed because they are developed outside of the uterus. They are often called chocolate cysts, because of their color. Although many women may experience some type of pain with these cysts, they generally do not cause any serious health conditions.

In addition to that, chocolate cysts can also be the cause of infertility in some women. Moreover, they can rupture, causing pain in the abdomen as the bloody substance covers surrounding organs. Therefore, if you are experiencing abdominal pain or pelvic pain, it is imperative that you seek medical attention promptly.

In severe cases, surgery is the treatment that is usually recommended. Depending on the size of the system, it may even be necessary to remove the ovary. Doctors may also recommend the use of the birth control pill in order to prevent further cysts from developing.

Some studies have shown that certain hormones are the causes of the development of these types of cysts. And with that said, there are ways to prevent them from developing at all. One way, includes regulating the hormones with natural treatment. As you may know, everyone's looking for the natural way of treating all types of conditions rather than using drugs which have side effects. People opt for natural treatments because there are side effects associated with them, all the while treating the condition and often curing it. - 30428

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