
Last week we discussed diagnosing endometriosis in young women. This week we will discuss the causes and treatments of endometriosis. What causes endometriosis? The medical community doesn’t have an answer as to what causes endometriosis, Read More…
Last week we discussed diagnosing endometriosis in young women. This week we will discuss the causes and treatments of endometriosis. What causes endometriosis? The medical community doesn’t have an answer as to what causes endometriosis, Read More…
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder that occurs when tissue from the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. The tissue can spread to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer lining Read More…
The complex nature of endometriosis has led to the damaging creation of many myths and misconceptions about a disease that affects approximately 10% of women around the world. Myth #1: Endometriosis takes years to diagnose Endometriosis Read More…
Part Two: What is it like to Have Endometriosis? Every month as you move through your cycle, endometrial growths (in addition to the normal endometrial cells inside your uterus) swell up with prostaglandin which can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, Read…
Part One: What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when cells from the endometrial lining of your uterus are found in places they do not naturally occur and this causes inflammation. Oftentimes endometriosis growths attach to organs outside of the Read More…
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, a muscular reproductive organ of the female body. The operation may be performed via abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy or vaginal hysterectomy. A hysterectomy Read More…
If your doctor suspects you have endometriosis there are a variety of treatments available to help manage symptoms and prevent your condition from getting worse. However, there is no official cure. Ladies who have endometriosis will have to manage Read…
We all know that eating well is essential to good body function. As a society, we are starting to recognize that the symptoms of some acute or chronic illnesses can be helped with nutritional support. You can’t help your ancestry…
The body is a complex place, and when something is “off” or needs attention you want to make sure you’re seeing the correct doctor to treat the problem. You wouldn’t go to a cardiologist for a broken foot, and you…
Inflammation has become a hot topic in the medical world. We know that inflammation is a normal response to injury and is necessary for healing, but inflammation can also play a role in a variety of chronic issues. Thinking about…