Understand though, that ovarian cysts symptoms run the gamut of subtle and easy to miss to the obvious and the only way you will know for certain that you have, or do not have, cysts is to see your doctor.
Having said that, here are a few symptoms that are common in ovarian cyst cases:
- Perhaps the most obvious is a pain in the lower abdomen and a feeling that your belly is bloated and that there is pressure being applied.
That pain could also migrate to your lower back. - If your menstrual periods are irregular, spotty or overly painful, it may be a symptom of cysts.
- Urination may be difficult to complete because of a cysts pressure on the bladder.
- An unexplained gain in weight can also be a signal that the condition exists.
- If feeling bloated, gaining weight and always having to go to the bathroom were not enough, ovarian cysts may cause an outbreak of acne as well.
- Because of the hormonal imbalances, you may start growing hair in places that you normally don't.
like the tops of your toes. - While you are unlikely to notice this except at the doctor's office, your blood pressure could become elevated as a result of ovarian cysts.
These are not to be confused with other ovarian cyst symptoms that would warrant an immediate visit to your health professional.
The next question is what to do about it.
The first step is to see your physician who will probably do an ultrasound and two blood tests.
If in fact you have ovarian cysts, and you are of child bearing age, and the blood test does not show signs of cancer, your doctor will take a wait and see approach.
The reason for this is many cysts will disappear within two or three months by themselves.
You are however, stuck with those unwanted symptoms until the waiting period is over.
If after the waiting period ends the symptoms persist, you're going to have a very important discussion with your doctor.
Traditional medicine will only treat the condition as it exists today and that may be a hit a and miss proposition.
Traditional medicine will not preclude a recurrence of the condition and that unfortunately, is common among women who develop an initial case of ovarian cysts.
The ultimate in traditional medicine is surgery and that might involve removing the uterus.
There is another way.
There is a natural approach that focuses on diet, exercise and stress management.
It doesn't have a wait and see period, it starts now and that includes lessening the pain.
Better yet, it focuses on the root causes of the cyst and is designed to prevent them from reoccurring.
You need to be well informed on both the traditional and natural therapies when you speak with your doctor.
It's your body and you have a responsibility to determine the best route for you.