Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ovarian Cysts - The Primary Causes and Risk Factors

By Jane Downing

There are several reasons why someone may develop an ovary cyst, or ovary cyst symptoms.

1. Genetic predisposition is often considered to be the primary cause of ovarian cyst as research has shown that the genetic pattern of women who suffer from this chronic condition is different as compared to women who never get ovarian cysts or PCOS. However, this should not be a death warrant as many times the genetic characteristics can be modified with the help of environmental factors and proper lifestyle related changes.

2. As with many illnesses, a weak immune system can contribue to the inability to prevent ovary cysts forming. When your body is unable to generate the properties needed to fight disease and infection, the likelihood of suffering from ovarian cysts is increased.

3. Poor Diet: Scientific research also tells us that certain dietary choices may lead to the formation of ovarian cysts, including those that are rich with carbohydrates, or processed foods, or those that are high in preservatives. These foods may trigger a hormone imbalance, weaken the body's natural immune system and leave you susceptible to cysts on the ovaries.

4. Insulin resistance: High level of insulin can stimulate ovarian androgen production, which leads to the production of male hormones. This reduces the serum sex-hormone binding globulin or SHGB. The SHBG can in turn aggravate the ovarian cyst condition to quite an extent.

5. Failed ovulation process: Sometimes, the ovaries fail to release egg on a monthly basis. This fails to produce progesterone and brings about hormonal imbalance. This can then lead to the formation of ovarian cysts.

Although one of these causes or risk factors on their own may not mean that ovarian cysts are inevitable, a few of them together may definitely heighten one's risk. Besides these known causes, other factors such as toxins within the environment may also be to blame for the formation of ovarian cysts, leaving modern medicine unarmed to combat this often painful condition.

Besides the above primary factors, toxins in liver and even environmental toxins can aggravate ovarian cysts. Hence, ovarian cyst condition is not a simple one to understand or treat. Conventional wisdom blinded by hackneyed forms of treatment cannot treat and cure ovarian cysts. To treat this complex disease, a multidimensional view adopted by the holistic approach is needed. Holistic approach is also effective as it deals with a variety of factors and manages to find out the root cause of the disease. Then, systematically with a comprehensive method, the practitioner can help you bring about many lifestyle changes, which can aid in treatment. Hence, when it comes to curing ovarian cyst, a holistic approach is required to understand the causes of ovarian cysts and to treat this condition in a scientific and holistic manner.

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