Thursday, July 31, 2008

The TRUE Causes Of Ovarian Cysts

By Mary Parker


The causes of ovarian cysts need to be properly understood. A failed or disordered ovulation is basically the main reason of the formation of an ovarian cyst. A functional cyst occurs when follicle is unable to release an egg and its growth continues which eventually lead to the formation of a cyst. In other cases a cyst might be formed at the time the follicle does release an egg but the place where it is released is closed. When this happens the corpus luteum does not form and the cyst keeps on growing. Recent research shows that over production of xenoestorgens is one of main causes of the formation of ovarian cysts.

To fully understand what causes an ovarian cyst, you need to have basic knowledge of the functioning of the endocrine glands. The brain's lower portion is the hypothalamus and below this is the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus starts sending pulses of gonadotropin-releasing (GnRH) to the pituitary gland when a woman's estrogen and progesterone levels drop. In turn, the pituitary gland sends the FSH or the follicle-stimulating hormone that targets the ovary, and this is responsible for beginning the ova`s (within the follicle) maturation process. These follicles ultimately discharge the estrogen. Within around ten days, the level of estrogen in a woman`s body goes up by a considerable extent. At this point the hypothalamus enhances the GnRH's production and the pituitary gland also makes the LH or the Luteinizing Hormone. Ovulation is further promoted by the LH and the follicles are turned into corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone (the dominating hormone in the reproductory cycle`s second half). If there is no pregnancy, the corpus luteum becomes degenerated and the estrogen and progesterone levels fall.

Ovaries actually grow as small cysts every month. In some abnormal cases, the follicle continues to grow and results in cyst. Hence it can be easily understood that the cysts actually kicked off as normal in the start of the period then what exactly led to the follicular dysfunction and did not allow the egg to be released? Experts are of the opinion that it is because of the female embryo getting exposed to environmental pollutants and xenobiotics, which fakes the estrogen`s chemical action on the tissue. During the development of the female embryo, six hundred to eight hundred follicles are made, and every one of them remains within the ovum that is not mature. The xenobiotics though apparently don`t affect the mother, however the baby is much more vulnerable and the ovarian follicles get dysfunctional. They are unable to reach their maturity and the progesterone is not secreted in enough numbers. The damage can never be ascertained till the time the child reaches the age of puberty. The holistic system is the best method of treatment to fight the ovarian cyst causes.

The truth of the matter is that we cannot pinpoint any one single cause of ovarian cysts. Like many other health related problems, ovarian cysts also are caused due to many primary and also secondary factors and the result of interaction between them. Further, there are other agents within the body which, while they cannot by themselves initiate the ovarian cyst, can aggravate the cyst that already exists. Many mental and external factors may upset the human body`s natural balance and manifest themselves in the form of cysts. There is a need therefore to have a complete approach to this issue. This is the reason why most medications are absolutely unable to tackle the main reason why the ovarian cysts are formed. They may be able to offer a temporary relief when it comes to the pain, but often cause damage to the liver and kidney while doing so.

Conventional remedies just treat the symptoms and do not go deeper to treat the body as a whole. But the problem is, in the case of ovarian cysts, it is not just one organ that is malfunctioning, but there are quite a few other factors that are involved too. The genes also make some people ill, but we can to some extent at least check the effect of the genes. The answer is the holistic approach that can change the structure of the genes, at least by some extent. And so, the disease may be reversed as also the lost health and the energy can be replenished. The holistic way changes the diet and also the lifestyle and this removes the harmful toxins that build up within the body and can cause harm. These toxins can reduce the immunity and make a person fall ill - so removing them is a great step in the right direction. Factors such as sleeplessness and the stress from it, imbalance in hormones, steroids and antibiotics may also lead to the formation of cysts. The holistic approach and that too without any antibiotics and steroids, and this is why it is so effective and safe too.

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