March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
1 in 10 women has endometriosis which has been labelled one of the top 20 most painful conditions. However many women can be asymptomatic. ‘Endometriosis is not a hormonal condition. It’s an inflammatory and immune disease that’s affected by hormones.’ – Lara Briden. Naturopathy can beneficial and supportive in the management of this disease as an adjunct to medical intervention and treatments or even when someone is asymptomatic in order to pre-empt the escalation of it.
Symptoms may include:
– Severe pelvic pain (cramping)
– Painful periods
– Painful intercourse
– Infertility
– Ongoing pain in lower back
– Abdominal pain
– Nausea, vomiting
– Urination & bowel pain
– Alternating diarrhoea & constipation
– Constant fatigue
Natural medicine focuses on:
**Nutrition – by modifying the diet and removing inflammatory foods from the diet.
**Naturopathy – can address gastrointestinal tract integrity and support the gut microbiome. Natural supplements are also beneficial in modulating the immune system reactivity.
**Herbs – can help to reduce inflammation & pain, as well as supporting the breakdown and balance of hormones. Herbs can also help to remove bacteria that may an underlying cause of inflammation. They are also beneficial in supporting the reduction of the central stress response to pain.
**Mindfulness & yoga – research studies have found both these activities beneficial to cope with pain in endometriosis.
If you want to know more about how natural medicine can help with your endometriosis symptoms, perhaps it’s time to book a 15 minute free telephone conversation or a naturopathic consultation with me. You can call or message to book or go to the website link.