Post by Angie on Oct 24, 2008 20:17:36 GMT -5
PCOS and Ovarian Cysts
Women with Insulin Resistance and obesity-related Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovaries, have cysts that pose different levels of concern.
Ovarian cysts fall into various categories that pose different levels of concern. In the United States, ovarian cysts of some type are prevalent in nearly all pre-menopausal women and 14.8 percent of post-menopausal women (1). These cysts are fluid-filled sacs located within or on the outside wall of the ovary. The majority of ovarian cysts are benign; they cannot be prevented and frequently will go away without treatment. Some cysts grow painfully large and must be removed. Studies have also shown that women who are past menopause and who have ovarian cysts have a higher risk of ovarian cancer (2).
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
Ovarian cyst symptoms range widely in manifestation and degree of seriousness. Some women with ovarian cysts do not experience any symptoms. Others suffer from abdominal pain, weight gain, pain during sexual intercourse, breast tenderness, painful menstrual periods, abnormal bleeding and/or nausea or vomiting. Cysts may bleed, rupture or twist the ovary, causing significant pain (3). The symptoms a woman experiences may vary in accordance with the type of cyst that she has.
Types of Ovarian Cysts
Functional
Endometriomas
Cystadenomas
Dermoid Cysts
Polycystic Ovaries
Functional Cysts
The most common ovarian cysts are functional cysts, which form during a woman's normal menstrual cycle. Each month, the ovary grows tiny sacs that hold the eggs. After a sac breaks open and releases the egg, the sac normally dissolves. On some occasions, however, the sac doesn't break open, but continues to grow, or it might release the egg and then fail to dissolve. The resulting growth is a functional cyst. These cysts usually disappear naturally within a few weeks or months. Functional cysts are almost never associated with cancer (4).
Endometriomas, Cystadenomas and Dermoid Cysts
Some women experience other, more serious ovarian cysts, such as endometriomas, cystadenomas, and dermoid cysts. Endometriomas develop in women who have endometriosis whereby tissue from the lining of the uterus attaches to an ovary and forms a growth. Other cysts include cystadenomas and dermoid cysts, which develop from cells in the ovary. Cystadenomas are filled with a liquid or a sticky fluid. Dermoid cysts may contain hair, bone, teeth and cartilage. All of these cysts may become large and painful and usually require removal (5).
Polycystic Ovaries
Women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome have multiple small cysts located on their ovaries. In a picture of a polycystic ovary, the ovary is larger than normal, with cysts resembling a string of pearls located around the edge. Fertility with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an issue; sufferers frequently experience difficulty with conception. The root cause of PCOS is Insulin Resistance, a condition that occurs as a result of the inability of the body's cells to properly utilize insulin.
Detection of Ovarian Cysts
Most women with ovarian cysts don't exhibit symptoms. Their physicians may detect the presence of the cysts through a routine pelvic exam or an ultrasound, and verify it with a check of hormone levels.
Treatment of Ovarian Cysts
A physician may choose one of three tactics to treat ovarian cysts. Initially, the physician may choose to watch and wait. The cyst might go away on its own, which is the case with most functional cysts. If the cyst is fairly large, the doctor may choose to prescribe birth control pills, in order to alter the hormone levels, which may cause the cyst to shrink and disappear. The final alternative for treatment is surgical removal of the cyst.
Prevention of Ovarian Cysts
Although it may not be possible to totally prevent ovarian cysts, you can take certain steps to improve your overall health that may be helpful in reducing the occurrence of ovarian cysts. These steps include improving your overall diet, increasing your exercise, reducing your stress levels, and balancing your hormonal systems. These are important steps in the treatment of PCOS and its underlying Insulin Resistance, as well as in reducing the risk of other ovarian cysts.
Because there is no single solution that addresses all the symptoms of PCOS or Insulin Resistance, you must rely on a multi-faceted approach to reversing these conditions. A complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease specific), a realistic exercise program, nutritional guidance and a support network that will help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices, is required to address the issues presented by these syndromes.
Polycystic ovaries can be caused by Insulin Resistance-related obesity, which the Insulite PCOS System has been scientifically designed to reverse by balancing glucose, insulin and hormone levels, thus aiding weight loss in combination with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. One ingredient is magnesium, which decreases high blood glucose levels as well as excess insulin secretion - major factors in cyst formation.
Women with Insulin Resistance and obesity-related Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovaries, have cysts that pose different levels of concern.
Ovarian cysts fall into various categories that pose different levels of concern. In the United States, ovarian cysts of some type are prevalent in nearly all pre-menopausal women and 14.8 percent of post-menopausal women (1). These cysts are fluid-filled sacs located within or on the outside wall of the ovary. The majority of ovarian cysts are benign; they cannot be prevented and frequently will go away without treatment. Some cysts grow painfully large and must be removed. Studies have also shown that women who are past menopause and who have ovarian cysts have a higher risk of ovarian cancer (2).
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
Ovarian cyst symptoms range widely in manifestation and degree of seriousness. Some women with ovarian cysts do not experience any symptoms. Others suffer from abdominal pain, weight gain, pain during sexual intercourse, breast tenderness, painful menstrual periods, abnormal bleeding and/or nausea or vomiting. Cysts may bleed, rupture or twist the ovary, causing significant pain (3). The symptoms a woman experiences may vary in accordance with the type of cyst that she has.
Types of Ovarian Cysts
Functional
Endometriomas
Cystadenomas
Dermoid Cysts
Polycystic Ovaries
Functional Cysts
The most common ovarian cysts are functional cysts, which form during a woman's normal menstrual cycle. Each month, the ovary grows tiny sacs that hold the eggs. After a sac breaks open and releases the egg, the sac normally dissolves. On some occasions, however, the sac doesn't break open, but continues to grow, or it might release the egg and then fail to dissolve. The resulting growth is a functional cyst. These cysts usually disappear naturally within a few weeks or months. Functional cysts are almost never associated with cancer (4).
Endometriomas, Cystadenomas and Dermoid Cysts
Some women experience other, more serious ovarian cysts, such as endometriomas, cystadenomas, and dermoid cysts. Endometriomas develop in women who have endometriosis whereby tissue from the lining of the uterus attaches to an ovary and forms a growth. Other cysts include cystadenomas and dermoid cysts, which develop from cells in the ovary. Cystadenomas are filled with a liquid or a sticky fluid. Dermoid cysts may contain hair, bone, teeth and cartilage. All of these cysts may become large and painful and usually require removal (5).
Polycystic Ovaries
Women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome have multiple small cysts located on their ovaries. In a picture of a polycystic ovary, the ovary is larger than normal, with cysts resembling a string of pearls located around the edge. Fertility with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an issue; sufferers frequently experience difficulty with conception. The root cause of PCOS is Insulin Resistance, a condition that occurs as a result of the inability of the body's cells to properly utilize insulin.
Detection of Ovarian Cysts
Most women with ovarian cysts don't exhibit symptoms. Their physicians may detect the presence of the cysts through a routine pelvic exam or an ultrasound, and verify it with a check of hormone levels.
Treatment of Ovarian Cysts
A physician may choose one of three tactics to treat ovarian cysts. Initially, the physician may choose to watch and wait. The cyst might go away on its own, which is the case with most functional cysts. If the cyst is fairly large, the doctor may choose to prescribe birth control pills, in order to alter the hormone levels, which may cause the cyst to shrink and disappear. The final alternative for treatment is surgical removal of the cyst.
Prevention of Ovarian Cysts
Although it may not be possible to totally prevent ovarian cysts, you can take certain steps to improve your overall health that may be helpful in reducing the occurrence of ovarian cysts. These steps include improving your overall diet, increasing your exercise, reducing your stress levels, and balancing your hormonal systems. These are important steps in the treatment of PCOS and its underlying Insulin Resistance, as well as in reducing the risk of other ovarian cysts.
Because there is no single solution that addresses all the symptoms of PCOS or Insulin Resistance, you must rely on a multi-faceted approach to reversing these conditions. A complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease specific), a realistic exercise program, nutritional guidance and a support network that will help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices, is required to address the issues presented by these syndromes.
Polycystic ovaries can be caused by Insulin Resistance-related obesity, which the Insulite PCOS System has been scientifically designed to reverse by balancing glucose, insulin and hormone levels, thus aiding weight loss in combination with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. One ingredient is magnesium, which decreases high blood glucose levels as well as excess insulin secretion - major factors in cyst formation.
