Ovarian Cyst Remedies

There are five different categories that ovarian cysts fall into. They are functional cysts, polycystic cysts, endometrial cysts, cystadenoma, and dermoid cysts. To understand these different classifications of ovarian cysts, you must first understand how an ovarian cyst is formed.

While going through their monthly ovulation cycle, a woman’s body produces hormones necessary to help the follicles grow. Follicles are sac-shaped organs that contain a woman’s eggs. After the egg has matured, these sac-shaped follicles usually rupture, thus releasing the egg. After the egg’s release, the follicle is supposed to become smaller forming a smaller sac known as luteum. If an egg is not released or the follicle does not rupture, then an ovarian cyst will typically form.

Dermoid cysts are ovarian cysts that contain skin or skin products. Endometrial cysts occur when the endometrial tissues that are normally found in the uterus begins to show up in other places. The endometrial tissue then begins to bleed and develops into cysts that can become as large as a small cantaloupe before it is detected. Endometrial cysts are known to cause internal bleeding, weight gain, and menstrual cramps.

Cystadenoma are neoplasms that form on the ovary’s tissue. There are two different types of cystadenoma ovarian cysts. They are serous cystadenomas and mucous cystadenomas. As you probably have already guessed, the classification of this type of cyst depends on the contents of the cyst. For example, a serous cystadenoma ovarian cyst contains liquid and can grow up to 6” in diameter, while a mucous cystadenoma cyst contains a gelatinous substance and can grow up to a whopping 12” in diameter.

Functional cysts are a normal process occurring in every woman’s menstrual cycle. Functional cysts are also divided into two types. They are known as either follicle cysts or corpus luteum cysts. Follicle cysts form if the follicle fails to rupture or when the egg is sent to the fallopian tube. They can grow up to 2” in diameter. Corpus luteum cysts form when the luteum, the small sac the follicle becomes after releasing the egg, fills with liquid and stays inside the ovary.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which the follicles fill up the intact ovaries. This occurs because of a malfunction occurring within the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is responsible for the egg production release hormones such as progesterone. This breakdown of the normal processes leads to an excess of follicles that become stored within the ovaries causing a swelling of the ovaries as they become filled with these many tiny cysts. Polycystic ovaries can cause infertility.

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