It is bad enough that women have to deal with the pain and discomfort of their monthly menstrual cycle, when you add in such complications as ovarian cysts, it seems downright unfair. While a sometimes normal and harmless occurrence for women, ovarian cysts can become an incredible nuisance all on their own.

Ovarian cysts can cause bloating, fevers, pain during urination, pain during sex, and a host of other PAINS. It is no wonder that women seek out effective treatment for ovarian cysts. Adding to this that sometimes, if not treated properly, ovarian cysts can lead to painful surgeries, women certainly have an incentive to see out these treatments.

The first obvious but most neglected form of treatment relates to your diet. Oftentimes, eating the right foods in the right combinations can help cure us of all sorts of maladies. Since we are creatures of habit, we usually continue right along with our normal routine and if something ails us, we seek treatment from a doctor who prescribes medication. If you take the time to investigate how foods can play a role in relieving your symptoms you may find you can do it all on your own.

Many foods have been found to help those suffering from the pain and other symptoms associated with ovarian cysts. They include garlic, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, raw fruits, and whole grains. Actually, whole foods in general (those foods in their natural state that have not been processed) are an excellent choice overall.

On the other hand, there are several foods you want to limit or avoid altogether which have been shown to increase the symptoms of ovarian cysts. These foods include red meat, eggs, excessive fat intake, excessive carbohydrates (which can lead to fluid retention and make the cysts grow) alcohol, caffeine, white sugar, and processed foods and carbonated sodas. It may seem like a double whammy to be stricken with ovarian cysts as well have having to avoid some of your favorite foods but if the fact is, the harmful foods on this list have been shown to have a negative effect on our bodies in a variety of ways, so changing your diet for the better can truly benefit you and your health overall.

If foods alone don’t do the trick, there are other treatments for ovarian cysts that are just as simple and cost effective and can be a great addendum to changing your diet. Vitamin C for one has shown to have great benefit in increasing the effectiveness of your immune system. A stronger immune system can help your body to fight off abnormal cells leading to a variety of illness including ovarian cysts. In addition, Zinc acts as an antioxidant and can prevent free radical damage to your cells that can lead to abnormal cell development. Both of these can be found in sufficient quality in a normal multivitamin supplement but can be purchased separately if increased dosages are required. Make sure to check with your doctor before taking more than the required dosage of anything, prescribed or over the counter.

The above represent just a few of the known effective treatments for ovarian cysts. While many medications have been shown to help, it is often advised to seek natural therapies for illnesses that may be cured without the need of drugs or surgeries.