The ovaries synthesizing the necessary hormones are responsible for the proper functioning of the female reproductive system, they are responsible for the process of pregnancy and many more processes, in violation of which such a complication as a cyst can appear. Next, we will tell you how you can treat a cyst with medication, without resorting to emergency methods.
What is a cyst and what are the types
Every day, millions of processes occur in the woman’s ovaries aimed at obtaining offspring, namely:
-maturation of follicles for the further emergence of eggs;
- release of a mature egg (the so-called ovulation) for its further fertilization;
- the synthesis of hormones necessary for the growth and maturation of follicles, as well as in the event of pregnancy, for its successful maintenance;
- regulation of the menstrual cycle of a woman as a whole.
If one of the listed functions for some reason ceases to be performed or slows down, then a woman has a risk of getting such a complication on the ovary as a cyst.
A cyst is a neoplasm on the surface of an organ, in its structure resembles a bubble.
It will be possible to carry out the treatment of ovarian cysts with a medication if the following types of cysts are detected:
- Endometrioid cyst.
- Follicular cyst.
- Yellow body cyst.
- Polycystic ovary.
Ovarian cyst. Medication without surgery
Upon hearing from their doctor the diagnosis of a cyst on the ovary, women immediately become discouraged. And for some reason, it immediately begins to seem that the only way to get rid of it is to only carry out the operation.
But this is completely wrong. Many types of ovarian cysts, or rather, the most common, are susceptible to medical treatment. But you should not expect that your doctor will prescribe a miraculous pill, which in one step will save you from such an ailment as an ovarian cyst.
As a rule, the entire treatment regimen is based on hormone therapy, which means it takes a long time.
Treatment of ovarian cysts with medication can be carried out using procedures such as physiotherapy, magnetotherapy, but only as directed by a doctor.
Also, drugs to reduce pain, anti-inflammatory, and, of course, anti-stress therapy can be prescribed in parallel.
The results of such treatment can already be judged after 3 months.
However, it should be noted that treatment is prescribed individually for each patient, according to the results of analyzes and there is no definite universal scheme that would be suitable for each woman.
Endometrioid cyst
An endometrioid cyst is a type of cyst in which mucous membrane growth is observed. It is also customary to call it chocolate, since the contents with which it is filled are often dark brown.
As a rule, this cyst occurs on the right, as it has long been established that in women the right ovary works much more actively than the left.
Inoperable therapy lends itself to an endometrioid cyst of the right ovary. Drug treatment includes mainly therapy aimed at regulating the hormonal background in a woman:
- hormone therapy: "Diane-35", "Marvelon", "Regididon". It is recommended to take these drugs from the first day of the cycle, strictly at the same time.
- for the regulation of the menstrual cycle: Duphaston, Norkolut.
- drugs for regulating the action of the pituitary gland: "Danol", "Danazol".
In parallel to the above medicines, immunostimulating drugs, such as Cycloferon, vitamins, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, are added.
Follicular ovarian cyst. Treatment without surgery
Perhaps this is the most harmless and safe type of cyst that can occur on the ovary. Its appearance is due primarily to the inability of the ripe follicle to rupture. That is, the release of a mature egg into the fallopian tube did not occur. It is at this place that a similar neoplasm then appears. Pregnancy is recommended to be planned only after the problem disappears. Used to treat a disease such as a follicular ovarian cyst, treatment without surgery.
The effectiveness of such treatment is almost 95%.
As a rule, hormonal drugs such as Regulon, Mercilon, Diane 35, Marvelon, Regividone or other birth control drugs are prescribed.
Further, painkillers such as No-shpa, Spazgan can be prescribed. Antisress treatment "Novo-Passit" or "Glycine", vitamins.
As soon as the patient begins the next menstruation, from the second to the fifth day it is necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination in order to confirm the effectiveness of the treatment.
As a rule, a follicular cyst disappears with the first onset of menstruation.
Yellow body cyst
This type of cyst is formed on the ovary after it has fulfilled its main function - advised. A yellow body forms on the site of the released egg, which will release the hormone progesterone until the 18th week of pregnancy (in case of its onset). However, in case of blood flow disturbance, a cyst may appear in it.
In this case, medication is prescribed for treatment of ovarian cysts. It can be removed with the help of physiotherapy, magnetotherapy, washing the vagina with special solutions, herbs.
Very often, a woman is prescribed a drug such as Dufaston. With the right dosage, treatment with only one drug will help get rid of the corpus luteum cyst. Also, a woman is recommended sexual rest for the entire period of treatment, in order to avoid twisting the legs of the cyst.
In most cases, this cyst dissolves on its own, but it requires strict monitoring by the gynecologist for several cycles over its condition.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This is a type of disease in which the ovaries are significantly enlarged. That is, a healthy woman normally matures one egg per month. Due to an increase in 1 follicle, ovarian swelling occurs. In the case of polycystic, several follicles are immediately increased in size, but complete ovulation does not occur, that is, a large number of cysts of different sizes are immediately present on the ovary.
The treatment of cysts is medically recommended as follows:
- diet therapy: the patient is prescribed a diet in order to control weight or reduce it, physical activity;
- sugar-lowering drugs, such as Metformin , are prescribed.
- hormone therapy: "Diane-35", "Marvelon", as well as drugs that suppress the production of male hormones, such as "Veroshpiron." This method of treatment is used if a woman does not plan a pregnancy.
- When planning pregnancy, drugs are prescribed that stimulate ovulation, but only under strict medical supervision, in order to avoid rupture of the ovary. Such a drug may be "Clomiphene", which must be taken from 5 to 9 days of the cycle for 3-4 months.
As it became clear from the contents of this article, it is possible to treat ovarian cysts with medication. Reviews about this method of treatment are positive for both doctors and patients. Patients say that this method of treatment is completely painless and safe, despite the relatively high cost of drugs.
Doctors say that drug treatment of ovarian cysts is the most common method of therapy today. He has a lot of advantages, in addition to absolute painlessness: the menstrual cycle is restored and, as a result, problems with the skin and hair are resolved, which means the general mood of the patient as a whole.
The only negative of this treatment is its duration, which can range from 3 to 9 months.
Do not self-medicate and at the slightest suspicion or detection of symptoms, you should seek help from a gynecologist.