Ovarian Pain
Posted in Ovary pain on 03/31/2010 10:32 pm by Ovary Cyst CuresOne of the most important parts of the female reproduction system are the ovaries. They produce the estrogen and hormones which bring about menstruation and cause the release of an egg each month for the purpose or possibility of fertilization. This is a very intricate process that females go through every month.
Through this process there a number of issues that can cause ovarian pain. The pain can be caused by anything from different types of cysts to tumors and the pain can vary from acute to chronic. Acute meaning that it will come on quickly and last for a short amount of time. Chronic pain will more than likely occur gradually and last for a long period of time.
Ovarian pain may also be a continuous pain or come and go in spurts. Also, certain activities like urination or sexual intercourse or exercise may cause the pain to worsen. Some women find the pain so severe that it interferes with daily activities. Whichever the case it is important that you be seen by your doctor. Important facts that you should take note of to inform your are:
1. The severity of the pain?
2. When the pain began?
3. Is it acute or chronic?
4. What activities cause or have cause the pain to worsen?
5. Where exactly do you feel the pain? Abdomen, pelvis, lower abdomen?
A possible test your doctor may have you undergo is an ultrasound. The ultrasound will help in diagnosing the actual cause of the pain. Once the cause is found it will then be possible to give the best treatment to relieve the pain.
The most likely causes of ovarian pain are ovarian cysts. Some symptoms of ovarian cysts are:
· Bloating
· Irregular menstrual cycles
· Pain during sexual intercourse
· Pain during bowel movements
· Nausea
· Vomiting
As for treatment, what is most likely to be recommended by your doctor is wait. That’s right, wait! Especially if your symptoms or pain is not chronic. The reason for the waiting is that most cysts will go away on their own. Your physician will then have you come in for periodic check-ups to see if there has been any change in the cyst.
The second type of treatment that is often suggested by doctors are birth control pills. Birth control pillsprevent ovulation thus, reducing the chance of new cysts to form and will also help relieve the pain of ovarian cysts.
A third treatment is surgery. This is the worse case scenario. This surgical procedure is called Laparoscopy. During this procedure a very tiny camera which is on the end of a plastic tube is inserted into the abdomen. The surgeon, with the same tube can then remove the cysts.
Another treatment that has now become available and has been receiving fantastic results without the pain and aggravation or waiting is the Natural treatment. Through this Natural Ovarian Cyst treatment women are able to avoid prescription drugs and complications from surgery.









