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Endometriosis
Part
1 Endometriosis
and Renewed Balance Natural Progesterone Cream
a href="#Part 2">Part 2Endometriosis,
cleansing and vitex
Part 1 - from Dr. Lee's Book - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
"Endometriosis is a serious condition in which tiny islets of endometrium (inner lining cells of the uterus) become scattered in areas where they don't belong: the fallopian tubes, within the uterine musculature (adenomyosis), and on the outer surface of the uterus and other pelvic organs, the colon, the bladder, and the sides of the pelvic cavity. With each monthly cycle, these islets of endometrium respond to ovarian hormones exactly as endometrial cells do within the uterus--they increase in size, swell with blood, and bleed into the surrounding tissue at menstruation. The bleeding (no matter how small) into the surrounding tissue causes inflammation and is very painful, often disabling. Symptoms begin 7-12 days before menstruation and then become excruciatingly painful during menstruation. The pain may be diffuse and may cause painful intercourse or painful bowel movements, depending on the sites involved.
Mainstream treatment of Endo is difficult and not very successful. Surgical attempts at
removing each and every endometrial implant throughout the pelvis is only temporarily
successful. Many of the tiny islets are simply too small to see, and eventually they
enlarge and the condition recurs. Another surgical venture is even more radical: the
removal of both ovaries, the uterus and the fallopian tubes, the aim being to remove or
reduce hormone levels as much as possible--not a pleasant prospect.
When women with endo delay child bearing until their 30's, they are often unable to
conceive. Pregnancy often retards the progress and occasionally cures it. With this in
mind, other medical treatments attempt to create a state of pseudopregnancy, with long
periods of supplemented progestins to simulate the high progesterone levels of pregnancy.
Unfortunately, the high doses needed are often accompanied by side effects of the
progestin and breakthrough bleeding.
As an alternative, I have treated a number of endo patients, some after failed surgery,
with natural progesterone and have observed considerable success. Since we know that
estrogen initiates endo cell proliferation and the formation of blood vessel accumulation
in the endometrium, the aim of treatment is to block this monthly estrogen stimulus to the
aberrant endometriul islets. Progesterone stops further proliferation of endometrial
cells.
I advised such women to use natural progesterone cream from day 6 of the cycle
until day 26 each month., using one ounce of the cream per week for 3 weeks (a little
less, if you use Renewed Balance--my comment), stopping just before their expected period.
This treatment requires patience. Over time (4-6 months), however, the monthly pains
gradually subside as monthly bleeding in these islets becomes less and healing of the
inflammatory sites occurs. The monthly discomfort may not disappear entirely but becomes
more tolerable. Endo is cured by menopause. This technique is surely worth giving a trial,
since the alternatives are not all that successful and laden with undesirable consequences
and side effects." From Dr. John Lee's book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About
Menopause.
Something I would like to add is that I would encourage anyone who is dealing with any
kind of illness that affects their cells, such as endometriosis, also begin using a
product, such as Barlyegreen, as a healthy supplement to feed their cells the healthy food
they need to heal and do their work properly.
Part 2 - The presence
of endometrial tissue in abnormal locations.
Approximately five to twenty percent of women of childbearing age are affected by this
troublesome condition. In addition, it is found at as many as 20-50 percent of all
gynecologic operations. Pain, abnormal menstrual bleeding, infertility and prolonged
disability may result.
Endometriosis is the presence of uterine tissue (endometrium) outside its usual location
on the inner lining of the uterus. Endometrial tissue may implant itself on the ovaries,
fallopian tubes, pelvic ligaments, abdominal organs, old scars and in rare cases, the
chest, lung, spinal cord and extremities. The site of implantation of the endometrial
tissue will largely control the degree or severity of symptoms. Over time the implants may
enlarge, bleed, cause scarring and form tough fibrous adhesions between pelvic and
abdominal structures.
A number of predisposing factors have been suggested. Hormonal factors are known to be
important: implants often regress during pregnancy; first pregnancy at a young age seems
to protect against its development; and the disease is more common in women who choose to
either postpone or reject childbearing. The average age at diagnosis is 37 years, and the
majority of cases occur in women between the ages of 25 and 40. Endometriosis is rare
before the onset of menstruation and after menopause.
Although the underlying cause is still in question, there are three major theories:
1. The transportation theory holds that endometrial tissue
originating in the uterus passes retrograde through the fallopian tubes to implant on the
ovaries, pelvis and abdomen at the time of menstruation. Bloodstream and lymph vessel
transport may also occur.
2. The second hypothesis suggests that endometriosis occurs at sites outside the uterus in
tissues which have the potential for developing denovo into uterine glands.
3. The induction theory combines the above two ideas by suggesting that transported
endometrial tissue induces the development of endometriosis through direct contact with
sites on adjacent organs and structures.
Endometriosis is a notoriously difficult condition to diagnose, the conclusion often being
reached after excluding other problems.
Conclusive diagnosis often necessitates an exploratory laparoscopy may be needed. It has
been estimated that 25% - 50% of infertile women have endometriosis. Otherwise it may be
largely asymptomatic, but is often characterized by :
dysmenorrhoea, especially if this begins after several years of pain free menses |
dyspareunia - painful sexual intercourse |
lower abdominal or rectal pain may occur |
metrorrhagia or menorrhagia may occur In mild or moderate cases herbal
medication has much to offer, but in |
Hormonal normalizer, such as Vitex, appear to help the body change the underlying hormonal problems. |
Uterine tonics are essential for the tonic activity on endometrial tissue. In theory this will help wherever such tissue is. Please write to me about a special regimine that may be beneficial according to YOUR personal profile. Email me at: info@infertilityworkshop.com |
Anti-spasmodics will ease the muscular pain that is so distressing in this condition. |
Nervine relaxants help with the stress and pain. |
The reproductive system is the primary focus for tonic support. The woman's medical history and symptom picture will usually point to further areas of support. See Cleansing and Shutdown |
Lymphatic drainage and general elimination would be the next systems to
support. The prescription given below is a basic one for endometriosis without this
added support. See Cleansing and Shutdown |
There are no traditional specifics for this, but Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) is almost specific for the pain (although not very strong). Vitex agnus-castis may be considered the most appropriate remedy for the underlying processes involved. |
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