There are natural remedies that you can use to relieve the pain at home.

You can soak yourself in a tub full of warm water to relieve the pain. In case you are not in a position to soak yourself, you can place a hot water bottle or a warm towel on your pelvic area or lower back and compress it on the area with the pain. On the other hand you can also use ice to numb the area and reduce the pain. You should also consider including certain foods in your diet to relief the pain. Foods such as parsley have been proven to offer ovarian cyst pain relief. You can also take tomatoes to relieve the pain or herbal tea. Some foods and drinks that are known to aggravate the pain include spicy foods, regular tea, coffee or any drink that has caffeine. These foods usually agitate the cysts and increase the pain. Drinking plenty of water also helps to reduce the pain and offer relief. Consider wearing loose clothes to avoid putting pressure on the mid section and irritating the cyst. You can also use medical treatments to offer ovarian cyst pain relief. Pain medications that are offered over the counter are some of the options you can use for relief. Drugs such as ibuprofen are known to offer relief from ovarian cyst pain. Some of the birth control pills can also help you to prevent the formation of the cysts. You can use them to avoid getting the cysts in your ovary. In serious cases, surgical procedures might be recommended by your doctor to remove the cysts and completely eliminate the pain. Though ovarian cysts are known to disappear on their own in most of the cases, they can also lead to dangerous health complications. Since they occur in the ovary, they are known to cause ovarian cancer in some cases. If you consult a gynecologist, he or she can help determine the risk involved with your cysts.

Ovarian cyst From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ovarian cyst Classification and external resources

Ovarian cyst ICD-10 ICD-9 DiseasesDB eMedicine MeSH N83.0-N83.2 620.0-620.2 9433 med/1699 emerg/352 D010048

An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary. Anyovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst. An ovarian cyst can be as small as a pea, or larger than an orange. Most ovarian cysts are functional in nature and harmless (benign).[1] In the US, ovarian cysts are found in nearly all premenopausal women, and in up to 14.8% of postmenopausal women.[citation needed] Ovarian cysts affect women of all ages. They occur most often, however, during a woman's childbearing years. Some ovarian cysts cause problems, such as bleeding and pain. Surgery may be required to remove cysts larger than 5 centimeters in diameter. Classification [edit]Non-functional cysts There are several other conditions affecting the ovary that are described as types of cysts, but are not usually grouped with the functional cysts. (Some of these are more commonly or more properly known by other names.) These include: Dermoid cyst Chocolate cyst of ovary: An endometrioma, endometrioid cyst, endometrial cyst, or chocolate cyst is caused by endometriosis, and formed when a tiny patch of endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane that makes up the inner layer of the uterine

wall) bleeds, sloughs off, becomes transplanted, and grows and enlarges inside the ovaries. A polycystic-appearing ovary is diagnosed based on its enlarged size usually twice normal with small cysts present around the outside of the ovary. It can be found in "normal" women, and in women with endocrine disorders. An ultrasound is used to view the ovary in diagnosing the condition. Polycystic-appearing ovary is different from the polycystic ovarian syndrome, which includes other symptoms in addition to the presence of ovarian cysts. Ovarian serous cystadenoma Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma Signs and symptoms Some or all of the following symptoms[2][3] [4][5][6] may be present, though it is possible not to experience any symptoms: Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be constant or intermittentthis is the most common symptom Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen Breast tenderness Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period. Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy Weight gain Nausea or vomiting Fatigue Infertility Increased level of hair growth Increased facial hair or body hair Headaches Strange pains in ribs, which feel muscular Bloating Strange nodules that feel like bruises under the layer of skin Treatment About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous.[7] Treatment for cysts depends on the size of the cyst and symptoms. Pain caused by ovarian cysts may be treated with: pain relievers, including acetaminophen/paracetamol (Tylenol), nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or narcotic pain medicine (by prescription) may help reduce pelvic pain.[8] NSAIDs usually work best when taken at the first signs of the pain. a warm bath, or heating pad, or hot water bottle applied to the lower abdomen near the ovaries can relax tense muscles and relieve cramping, lessen discomfort, and stimulate circulation and healing in the ovaries.[9] Bags of ice covered with towels can be used alternately as cold treatments to increase local circulation.[10] combined methods of hormonal contraception such as the combined oral contraceptive pill the hormones in the pills may regulate the menstrual cycle, prevent the formation

of follicles that can turn into cysts, and possibly shrink an existing cyst. (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1999c; Mayo Clinic, 2002e)[8] Also, limiting strenuous activity may reduce the risk of cyst rupture or torsion. Cysts that persist beyond two or three menstrual cycles, or occur in postmenopausal women, may indicate more serious disease and should be investigated through ultrasonography andlaparoscopy, especially in cases where family members have had ovarian cancer. Such cysts may require surgical biopsy. Additionally, a blood test may be taken before surgery to check for elevated CA-125, a tumor marker, which is often found in increased levels in ovarian cancer, although it can also be elevated by other conditions resulting in a large number of false positives.[11] For more serious cases where cysts are large and persisting, doctors may suggest surgery. Some surgeries can be performed to successfully remove the cyst(s) without hurting the ovaries, while others may require removal of one or both ovaries ______________________________________________________________________ If you have recently been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, and you are undergoing severe to moderatepelvic pain, you may have been prescribed with medication to deal with the pain. However, you may also be aware that medication is accompanied by certain side effects and risks, which you wouldnt mind avoiding, if at all possible. Are you aware that painful ovarian cysts can be treated naturally, and with home remedies? Here are some tips for you to treat your ovarian cysts at home, using a few simple remedies:

Heat up a warming pad, or fill up a hot water bottle with warm water. Place the warm bottle or pad on your lower back, regardless of whether you are lying down or sitting up, or even working at your computer, for instance.

If you are much too tensed up about your work or other issues, and are unable to cope with the additional pain of your ovarian cyst, take some time off. Fill up your bubble bath with warm water, and soak in it until you feel relaxed and able to deal with everything in a better way. I am sure you already know this, but it is worth repeating. Too heavy intakes of caffeine, including coffee, colas and chocolates will only serve to increase the pain that you are already feeling. Therefore, try to avoid caffeine, and instead, opt forherbal teas. Chamomile tea works wonders for treating pain, as does raspberry tea. Also avoid consumption of alcohol, since experts believe that alcohol is a cancer risk in itself.

Never ever make the mistake of holding your bladder. Whenever, and as soon as, you feel the urge to visit the toilet, do so, immediately. Additional pressure on your bladder when you are already suffering from an ovarian cyst is not at all a good idea, and you must go whenever you need to, immediately. You must start to make changes in your diet, because experts believe that certain dietary factors like intake of estrogen-laden foods like tomatoes, nonorganic red meat and dairy products, and also higher carbohydrate consumption tend to fuel painful ovarian cyst. You must reduce your intake of these products and opt for others instead.

With the right remedies, you will be able to handle, naturally, your painful ovarian cysts.