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| Conventional Medical Treatments |
| Unless the cyst ruptures or causes severe symptoms, the course of action is usually to wait until it resolves on its own. If the cyst persists and is causing great discomfort, it may be examined by laparoscope (a procedure in which the abdominal contents are viewed by inserting a fiberoptic scope through small incisions in the abdomen) to rule out more serious causes of the symptoms. Surgery may be required to remove the cysts (and usually the ovary) if there is no resolution. |
| Natural and Herbal Treatments |
| Diet |
| See The Antiestrogenic Diet, page 77. It is extremely important to avoid estrogen-aggravating foods and xenoestrogens in food sources. Estrogen stimulates the ovarian tissue and follicle growth. Include high fiber foods (whole grains, vegetables, fruits) in your diet as they stimulate the excretion of estrogen from the body. Caffeine and chocolate are particularly harmful at this time. |
| Supplements |
| Evening primrose oil, 1,000 mg 2 or 3 times a day with meals. |
| Beta-carotene, 75,000 to 150,000 IU daily. |
| Vitamine E, 400 IU daily with a meal. |
| A good quality, balanced multivitamin and mineral formula will provide extra antioxidant nutrients to aid the body in healing. |
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