Ovarian cysts are a common occurrence among menstruating women. They are usually asymptomatic but may cause the symptoms below. They are usually benign, and will often disappear on their own. The best way to diagnose them is with an ultrasound. Dr. Metcalfe believes the cause of ovarian cysts may be excessive estrogen in the body. She recommends patients with problematic ovarian cysts try Natural Solutions to improve the health of their ovaries and entire reproductive organs to prevent future cysts from growing.

Irregular periods.
Heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Painful intercourse.
Boggy, bloated feeling during ovulation.

Treatment:

Lifestyle Changes:

Avoid birth control pills.
Exercise everyday for one hour.
Stop smoking.
Apply castor oil packs to abdomen once a day: Apply castor oil to clean cloth, place over groin, layer plastic wrap over it, apply a heating pad, hot water bottle or warm towel over it for 30 minutes.

Dietary Changes:

Avoid saturated fats from meats and dairy products.
Lower the overall fat intake in your diet.
Avoid estrogens in your food source: choose only free range or organic chicken, beef, dairy, eggs.
Increase intake of seeds, nuts, fish, olive and canola oil.
Increase intake of dark, leafy green vegetables.
5 servings of fruit and veggies daily.
30grams of dietary fiber daily.
Drink 10 glasses of filtered water daily.
No caffeine.

Ovarian Cyst Management Protocol:

Lipotropic Formula: 2 capsules twice daily with food.
Multiplex I Multivitamin: 2 capsules twice daily with food.
GLA 250: 1 capsule twice daily with food.
PMS Herbal: 2 capsules daily between meals from ovulation to the first day of bleeding.