Endometriosis Symptoms – Treatment with Holistic Products
Endometriosis is an ailment that affects women during reproductive years.
This is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and infertility in women. During every menstrual cycle,
the tissue lining found in the innerside of the uterus, has the tendency to built up and begins to shed every
month and this tissue is called the Endometrium tissue.
In endometriosis, this tissue grows and sheds outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue then forms growths
or lesions, which respond to the menstrual cycle in the same way as the tissue lining the uterus. Endometriosis
generally affects women during their menstruating years.
Symptoms: The symptoms of endometriosis are most seen in women during their first
menstrual year. Most of the women do not find any or possibly all endometriosis symptoms after menopause.
According to statistics, about thirty to forty percent of women suffering from endometriosis have difficulty
in conceiving.
During the endometriosis stages, the endometrial growth causes pain and leads to infertility and other problems.
In endometriosis, the menstrual blood flows out through the vagina, but the blood and tissue shed from these
growths has no outlet and hence, it results in internal bleeding and inflammation of the surrounding areas
and also forms scar tissue. Endometrial growth is usually not malignant or cancerous. The exact source of
this problem is not yet found, but excess estrogen secretion can irritate and trigger the ailment.
Treatments: Pregnancy gives a temporary respite to the symptoms. Infertility persists
as long as this disease is present and therefore women are advised early pregnancy if they show signs of
endometriosis. Currently, there is no cure for this women’s health ailment, though some women show respite
during menopause. Hysterectomy, surgery and removal of the endometrial growth or ovaries are the treatments
advised to such patients. Herbal treatments can be extremely effective in controlling the condition and may
be preferred line of defense and relief.
Researchers state that patients who have undergone hysterectomy for endometriosis experience a regrowth. Drugs
that are prescribed for this treatment are male hormone derivative, danazol and sometimes progesterone or
birth control pills. Danazol reduces the size of the existing tissue and thus prevents ovulation. Hormonal
therapies have different degrees of side effects and unfortunately, the pain relieve which is credited to
these treatments are temporary.
Cleansing-Research by the Endometriosis Association indicates a link between dioxin or TCCD exposure and progress
of endometriosis. Dioxin is a toxic chemical, which is a byproduct of pesticide manufacturing, paper products
and bleached pulp. Magnesium is a toxin flusher and very helpful to ease the condition.
Important Supplements to Help Endometriosis Symptoms
Saw Palmetto formulated with Nettle are herbals that can help decrease the production
of endometrial tissue.
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids are valuable for immune system function, keeping your
immune system working optimally to assist in destroying any endometrial tissue that is misplaced as they
begin occurring in the body. And the Bioflavonoids helps with relaxation while it soothes muscles to assist
in the prevention of inflammation so there is less pain.
Wild Yam when ingested prior to ovulation can prevent endometrial symptoms from
occurring. Also beneficial for balancing menstrual bleeding.
Flax Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, and Borage Oil contain
fatty acids which help in the regulation and the production of prostaglandin.
Inositol and Choline are supplements that assist the liver in processing estrogen.
When there are high levels of Estrogen in the body this can lead to the stimulation of Endometriosis.
Phytoestrogens Vitex known as chaste berry along with
and Dong Quai are hormone balancers of those thought to be causal in spreading
of endometrial tissue and the pain associated with Endometriosis.
Vitamin B-6 and 5-HTP are both are important co-factors
aiding in the metabolism of essential fatty acids helping to decrease hormone receptor sensitivity.
If you feel you have signs of endometriosis be sure and visit your holistic docto to help manage the symptoms.
Read an article by Dr Leia > Endometriosis Symptoms Triggered by Liver Stagnation
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