The follicular cyst of the ovary is the gynecological problem that any woman has to face at least once in her life. It refers to functional cysts, the causes of which lie in abnormalities of the ovaries, in this case, in the first half of the menstrual cycle. The cause of the failure of the menstrual cycle during the follicular phase can be the effect of both external (overheating, stress, stress) and internal (infectious-inflammatory processes) factors. As a result, an endocrine failure occurs, the egg does not leave the follicle and a follicular ovarian cyst is formed - a single-chambered circular formation that has thin walls and a yellow liquid consistency. Such a cyst can grow to almost 10 cm in diameter. In malignant tumors follicular cysts of the ovaries do not degenerate, and within three menstrual cycles pass independently.
Follicular ovarian cyst - the main causes
- medical abortion of pregnancy;
- use of contraceptives without consulting and controlling a doctor;
- inflammatory processes in the ovaries;
- venereal diseases;
- Ovarian hyperstimulation in the treatment of infertility.
Follicular ovarian cyst - symptoms
Follicular cysts of small and medium-sized ovaries (less than 8 cm) usually have no symptoms. The presence of larger cysts can be suspected if:
- pain in the groin, which are aggravated by sudden movements, sexual intercourse and physical exertion;
- feelings of heaviness or bursting in the lower abdomen;
- changes in the menstrual cycle;
- excretions between menstruation
Rupture of the follicular cyst
If the cyst reaches a large size, and also if a woman is pregnant or is very active in sports, there is a danger of twisting the cyst leg or its rupture. In this case, all the symptoms of an acute abdomen are present:
- An unbearable acute pain arises in the abdomen;
- pale skin;
- dizzy;
- there is nausea, vomiting;
- lowers blood pressure and there is weakness.
Follicular ovarian cyst - treatment
Small and medium follicular ovarian cysts do not need treatment and disappear on their own for the next menstrual cycle. In the event that follicular cysts persist for 2-3 cycles, a woman needs to undergo several ultrasound studies during dynamic observation.
If a recurrent follicular ovarian cyst is observed, combined oral contraceptives, vitamins, homeopathic remedies and anti-inflammatory therapy are used to stimulate its reverse development. Also widely used physiotherapy methods: magnetotherapy, ultraphonophoresis, electrophoresis.
The operation to remove the follicular cyst is indicated if the cyst grows rapidly, as well as in the case of its persistence. When the cyst ruptures, an emergency operation is performed.
Folk methods of follicular cyst treatment
- Tincture on the suit. For 500 ml of vodka, take 300 g of raisins (preferably without pits). Insist in a place protected from sunlight, periodically from time to time. You can take the tincture in 2 weeks. Before taking it you need to strain. Accept by
a tablespoon 3 times a day before meals. Keep refrigerated. - Decoction from the walnut partitions. For 750 ml of boiling water, take 4 tablespoons of chopped finely divided partitions. Cook for 20 minutes after boiling, strain, cool. Take 3 times a day for ½ cup.
- Tincture on pine nuts. For 500 ml of vodka, take a tablespoon of chopped nuts. Insist for 2 weeks in a place protected from sunlight. Take, diluted with water, a tablespoon before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment is from 3 months to 6 months, with interruptions for 1.5 weeks every 30 days of admission.
