What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is an oestrogen dominant condition where tissue of the endometrium gets displaced and grows outside of the uterine cavity such as on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, ligaments and other areas within the abdominal region and chest wall. The displaced tissue acts the same way it does inside the uterus during menstrual cycles however it does not leave the body during menstruation as it is stuck which leads to inflammation, internal bleeding and stagnation. Symptoms such as heavy periods with clotting, pain, nausea, constipation, breast pain, infertility suggest other factors are implicated such as retrograde menstruation from using tampons, hormonal imbalances between oestrogen and progesterone, family history, excessive consumption of red meat, nutritional deficiencies, abnormal immune system function, benign uterine fibroids and exposure to hormonal disrupting toxins in the environment and in personal care products such as triclosan and plastics. These combined factors stimulate prostaglandin production leading to excess oestrogen production and encourage endometrial tissue to become displaced and attach to organs outside the uterine cavity. How can Naturopathic Medicine Help? Nautropathic medicine works in two ways to help treat Endometriosis that is through acute pain management and by hormonal balancing. Acute pain management aims to reduce pain, uterine cramping, bleeding and clotting. Hormonal balancing aims to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, regulate immune system function, improve vitality and energy production, regulate hormones, reduce stress and support nervous system function, improve uterine health, support liver function to assist with clearing excess oestrogen and toxins, improve vitality of reproductive function and improve digestive motility. |
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