Ovarian Cysts
What is Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovary.
They are very common in women of reproductive age and are often harmless, disappearing on their own.
Types of Ovarian Cysts
- Functional Cysts (most common, usually harmless)
- Follicular cyst – when the follicle does not release the egg.
- Corpus luteum cyst – when the follicle releases the egg but fluid remains.
2. Pathological Cysts (less common, may need treatment)
- Dermoid cysts (mature teratomas) – contain tissue like hair, skin, teeth.
- Endometriomas – caused by endometriosis, filled with dark blood (“chocolate cysts”).
- Cystadenomas – grow from the outer surface of ovary, can be large.
Causes / Risk Factors
- Hormonal imbalance (common in PCOS).
- Early menstruation.
- Irregular ovulation.
- Endometriosis.
- Pregnancy (sometimes cysts form in early pregnancy).
- Family history of ovarian or breast cancer.
Symptoms
- Hormonal imbalance (common in PCOS).
- Early menstruation.
- Irregular ovulation.
- Endometriosis.
- Pregnancy (sometimes cysts form in early pregnancy).
- Family history of ovarian or breast cancer.
Complications
- Cyst rupture – causes sudden severe pain and internal bleeding.
- Ovarian torsion – cyst twists the ovary, cutting blood supply (medical emergency).
- Infertility risk – especially in endometriomas or repeated cysts.
Homeopathic Perspective
Homeopathy treats cysts by:
- Correcting hormonal imbalance.
- Reducing pain and bloating.
- Preventing recurrence.
- Supporting fertility naturally.
Common Homeopathic Remedies for Ovarian Cysts:
- Lachesis – left-sided ovarian pain, intolerance to tight clothing, painful menses.
- Apis mellifica – right-sided ovarian pain, stinging pains, ovarian inflammation.
- Pulsatilla – cysts with delayed/irregular periods, emotional, weeping tendency.
- Sepia – bearing-down sensation, irregular cycles, cysts with hormonal imbalance.
- Thuja – cysts with history of suppressed discharges or warts, PCOD tendency.
- Sulphur – chronic tendency with irregular menses and heat sensation.
(Remedy is always selected based on full case-taking.)
Lifestyle & Precautions
- Healthy diet – avoid junk, fried, and sugary foods; add fresh fruits, veggies, omega-3s.
- Maintain ideal weight – obesity worsens cysts and PCOS.
- Exercise regularly – yoga, walking, strength training.
- Stress control – meditation, pranayama, sound sleep.
- Regular check-ups – ultrasound when advised to monitor cyst size.
With proper constitutional homeopathic treatment, many women experience relief in pain, cycle regulation, and gradual reduction/absorption of cysts without surgery.
