Do Ovarian Cysts Affect My Chances of Getting Pregnant?

“Some of the ovarian cyst is associated with infertility whereas some are not. Most of the ovarian cysts are harmless and not much to worry about.”

There are fluid filled sacs on the ovaries. The fluid filled sac is called ovarian cysts. The ovarian cyst may be inside the ovaries or on the ovaries. It is commonly found in women in child- bearing age and some might find it difficult in conceiving with ovarian cyst.

If you visit your gynecologist in routine the cyst may be diagnosed during pelvic examination or in ultrasound. If you have ovarian cyst there might be less chances of getting pregnant and it may require medical attention. Many women recommend ayurvedic treatment for ovarian cyst.

Ovarian Cyst And Its Effect On Pregnancy

It is not necessary that a cyst cause infertility. In-fact it usually does not affect one’s chances of conceiving. Women who are having cyst and who have been trying to conceive for a year or more without any success, must visit a doctor for further investigation. 

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When there are multiple cysts on the ovaries the condition is called polycystic ovary syndrome. It is one of the conditions that prevent fertility in around 20% of women. Ovarian cyst usually does not produce any symptoms but if the cysts are large or ruptured it can cause symptoms such as –

–        Irregular periods

–        Pain in lower abdomen that may be intermittent, sudden, severe and sharp

–        Pain during sexual intercourse

–        Nausea

–        Lower back pain or pelvic pain during periods

–        Pain in vagina

–        Infertility

–        Abdominal fullness

–        Indigestion

Ruptured cyst causes severe and sudden pain that normally occurs in the mid of the periods and during sexual intercourse.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Ovarian Cyst

Ayurveda is a natural science that has a proven record of treating various female disorders with no adverse effect and ovarian cyst being one of them. Ovarian cyst is a common reason for ovarian dysfunction that affects fertility in a woman. The ayurvedic medicine and therapy are very effective in management of ovarian cysts.

Ovarian cyst is a kaphaja disorder and the treatment includes shodhana, shaman and chedana karma. Under shamana chikitsa, kanchnar guggulu and varunadi kashaya is used for management of ovarian cyst.

Ayurvedic herbs such as guggulu, shilajita, amalaki, aloe vera etc balance the hormones and improve the overall functioning of the ovaries. Vitamins and minerals such as zinc, vitamin B, vitamin A, vitamin C help boost immunity and fight against illness and infections.

Home Remedies For Ovarian Cyst

One must know that all ovarian cysts does not need surgery, not all ovarian cyst causes infertility, many believe that ovarian cyst may grow into cancer whereas the majority of it does not and birth control pills are not helpful in ovarian cyst.

In this post, I will be discussing some of the home remedies for the ovarian cyst especially the ones that are fluid filled, small in size and grows and develops on the ovaries. Such ovarian cysts are very responsive to natural herbal treatment.

Many women are given birth control pills for ovarian cyst. The birth control pills diminish the natural hormonal function and there is often chance of reoccurrence of the cysts. The pill may be beneficial in many women’s health issue but in the case of ovarian cysts natural treatment or home remedies is very effective and another treatment through pills is not required at all.

1) HEAT THERAPY – applying a hot water bottle or heating pad in your lower abdomen acts as a pain reliever.

2) EPSOM SALT BATH – Epsom salt is well known to ease muscular pain and other pains. The magnesium sulfate content in Epsom salts acts as a pain reliever.

3) ALMONDS – there is high content of magnesium in almonds. Magnesium rich diet helps with chronic pain.

4) GINGER TEA – ginger tea is a natural pain reliever and beneficial in cramps. Ginger is also antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic. Dietary intake of ginger treats and prevents ovarian cancer and cysts.

5) Maintaining a balanced diet is the best natural home remedies for ovarian cysts. It helps in balancing your hormones and prevents excess estrogen or low progesterone.

6) Ovarian cyst comes with range of menstrual issues. There are certain plants and herbs that are beneficial in treating the symptoms of menstrual issues. The herb black cohosh is beneficial in ovarian cyst.

7) Flaxseed – it lowers the androgen hormones that is said to be associated with cysts. Flaxseeds are beneficial in regulating hormones. As it prevent the body from absorbing excess estrogen.

If you are having certain discomfort try the home remedies but only after talking to your doctor. As the home remedies work on functional ovarian cyst but if the cyst is a result of the pathological condition it urgently needs medical intervention from ayurvedic doctor to avoid causing hindrance in getting pregnant.