How To Get Rid Of Ovary Pain Without Resorting To Surgery
If you have been experiencing ovary pain then you most probably have a cyst. The symptoms to be aware of are irregular periods, heavy bleeding, lower back, abdomen and pelvic pain. Ovarian cysts are a common problem amongst women of all ages and whilst many disappear of their own accord, some can be more troublesome and cause a lot of pain and discomfort.
Once a doctor has diagnosed an ovarian cyst, he will usually prescribe a course of hormone tablets and painkillers and then keep monitoring it to check whether or not it is growing. Now this is all well and good but you want to get on with your life and coping with the symptoms of a cyst really does put your life on hold. I know that when I was experiencing ovary pain it really wore me down. My work was affected because some days I felt so lousy that I had no option but to call in sick and my social life was put on hold too, since by the end of the day I just wanted to curl up in a ball on my bed.
Whilst my doctor was doing the best he could, and regularly monitoring the cyst, it was actually increasing in size and so it became apparent that the hormone tablets were having no effect at all, my symptoms were becoming far more frequent and painful. I was sick of popping pills and decided to take matters into my own hands and you can too.
I had done a fair bit of research which led me to believe that painkillers and hormones were simply masking the symptoms of the cyst and that whilst surgery would remove that particular cyst, there was evidence to show that invariably more cysts would occur. I was suffering from irregular periods and was overweight, both of which factors were encouraging the formation and growth of ovarian cysts.
The way forward definitely seemed to be to change my diet and to lose some weight. It is important to keep to a low carbohydrate diet and cut out as much fat as possible since fat can be stored by the body and this fuels the production of estrogen, which in turn plays havoc with the menstrual cycle. It is also necessary to cut down on estrogen loaded foods such as tomatoes, dairy products and red meat. Be sure to introduce plenty of fibre into the diet by means of fresh fruit, vegetables and soy products since bloating or constipation puts added pressure on the abdomen which then presses on to the ovaries, causing more pain.
My research also showed that stress can play a large part in the course of events and I was certainly feeling stressed both at work and at home mainly because I was finding it difficult to function as I normally would have and I my energy levels seemed to have taken a nose dive. So I made myself take proper breaks and would sit and slowly sip a cup of herbal tea and try to clear my head for a few minutes. Exercise was also recommended so I began to take a brisk walk each day.
I wasn't expecting results overnight but after a couple of weeks I began to feel much better in myself. I felt less bloated and I had more energy and the ovary pain was definitely not as frequent as it had been. A visit to the doctor and another ultrasound showed that the cyst was actually starting to shrink in size.
This all happened over a year ago and my cyst has disappeared, my periods are more regular and the best thing of all is that no more cysts have appeared and I am free of pain. I feel like a new woman and I have my life back.
Once a doctor has diagnosed an ovarian cyst, he will usually prescribe a course of hormone tablets and painkillers and then keep monitoring it to check whether or not it is growing. Now this is all well and good but you want to get on with your life and coping with the symptoms of a cyst really does put your life on hold. I know that when I was experiencing ovary pain it really wore me down. My work was affected because some days I felt so lousy that I had no option but to call in sick and my social life was put on hold too, since by the end of the day I just wanted to curl up in a ball on my bed.
Whilst my doctor was doing the best he could, and regularly monitoring the cyst, it was actually increasing in size and so it became apparent that the hormone tablets were having no effect at all, my symptoms were becoming far more frequent and painful. I was sick of popping pills and decided to take matters into my own hands and you can too.
I had done a fair bit of research which led me to believe that painkillers and hormones were simply masking the symptoms of the cyst and that whilst surgery would remove that particular cyst, there was evidence to show that invariably more cysts would occur. I was suffering from irregular periods and was overweight, both of which factors were encouraging the formation and growth of ovarian cysts.
The way forward definitely seemed to be to change my diet and to lose some weight. It is important to keep to a low carbohydrate diet and cut out as much fat as possible since fat can be stored by the body and this fuels the production of estrogen, which in turn plays havoc with the menstrual cycle. It is also necessary to cut down on estrogen loaded foods such as tomatoes, dairy products and red meat. Be sure to introduce plenty of fibre into the diet by means of fresh fruit, vegetables and soy products since bloating or constipation puts added pressure on the abdomen which then presses on to the ovaries, causing more pain.
My research also showed that stress can play a large part in the course of events and I was certainly feeling stressed both at work and at home mainly because I was finding it difficult to function as I normally would have and I my energy levels seemed to have taken a nose dive. So I made myself take proper breaks and would sit and slowly sip a cup of herbal tea and try to clear my head for a few minutes. Exercise was also recommended so I began to take a brisk walk each day.
I wasn't expecting results overnight but after a couple of weeks I began to feel much better in myself. I felt less bloated and I had more energy and the ovary pain was definitely not as frequent as it had been. A visit to the doctor and another ultrasound showed that the cyst was actually starting to shrink in size.
This all happened over a year ago and my cyst has disappeared, my periods are more regular and the best thing of all is that no more cysts have appeared and I am free of pain. I feel like a new woman and I have my life back.
