Characteristics of ovarian cysts Ovarian cysts are tumors that take place in the ovary. Symptoms of ovarian cysts The main symptoms of ovarian cysts are: Weight in the abdomen, menstruation disorders, urinary retention, bowel problems, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, female infertility, etc. Causes of ovary cysts   The main causes of ovarian cysts are: - Functional ovarian cysts that develop after ovulation, which disappear in about two months without treatment. - Excess androgens are responsible for polycystic ovaries, which has its manifestation in the development of amenorrhoea and require appropriate treatment to eliminate the adverse effect of androgen excess. - Benign Tumors - Cancerous tumors (Given this possibility, in front of the previous symptoms, a gynecological revision is recommended, especially when a cyst that does not dissolve spontaneously in the first 2 months.)   PHYTOTHERAPY (Herbal remedies for ovarian cysts)     Internal use   - Dandelion: (Taraxacum officinale Weber) (Infusion of a spoonful of dry leaves. Three cups per day). - Onagra: (Oenothera biennis L.) (Three daily capsules in the morning and three at night for 30 days) - Basil: (Ocimum basilicum L) abdominal massage with its oil. - Acanthus: (Acanthus mollis L.) Vaginal douches. - White hawthorn: (Crataegus oxyacantha L.) (15 drops of tincture in the morning and 15 at night) - Pasque Flower: (Anemone pulsatilla L) (Tincture of the fresh plant). Never use during pregnancy. Toxic by accumulation, use with caution! - Iresine celosia: It is not fully demonstrated its use as an antitumor, although it is considered that the extract is beneficial for the treatment of prostate cancer, cervical fibroids, breast tumors and ovarian cysts. External use The best remedy is to apply poultices to reduce pain. - Giant Horsetail: (Equisetum telmateia Ehrh.) Apply 3 poultices with the patient well covered in bed More information on female genital diseases in the listing above Related subjects: Vaginal infections, Salpingitis, Cancer