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Home -> Shop By Store -> EndometriosisEndometriosisIntroductionAre you having pain before or after periods which seems unbearable? Or you are experiencing frequent and continuous miscarriages? Well its time to pay a visit to your gynecologist to make sure that you are not suffering from endometriosis. Endometriosis name is derived from endometrial layer of the uterus. It lies in the inner lining of the uterus; endometriosis is the name of disease when the endometrial layer grows on other parts of the body and causes irritation and pain. Basically this endometrium layer is shed along with the blood carrying ovum each month during the menstrual cycle and some times it happens that the layer grows somewhere else other than its original place, causing endometriosis. This can further cause other problems such as bleeding and infertility. This abnormal growth of the endometrium layer includes ovaries, fallopian tube, rectum and delicate lining of the pelvic but it can occur in other areas of the body too. This has been affecting 5.5 million women each year during their cycles. This is the second most common gynecologic disorder in the world. This usually attacks the reproductive organs but it is not restricted to that area only. It can even affect the lungs and the brain, however it is uncommon. Sometimes people confuse it with cancer but it s not cancerous. It is just a simple disease of overgrowth. The treatment is needed as soon as possible because if once the endometrial layer enters in the ovary it can form a cyst. If you are suffering from endometriosis don’t think that you are suffering from cancer. Endometriosis cancer is something else which is very different from endometriosis. Alternative Names It’s commonly called as endo. Causes The causes are not very well known for this endometriosis but still it is the second most common disease among the women. Some menstruation theories say that this is because of the loosening of the endometrial layer during the cycle, which is baked up into its reign which unfortunately results in spreading over other organs because of being misplaced. The cells when enter the ovary can multiply there and form a cyst which can be removed by operation only. There have been many theories introduced in this regard to find out the real cause behind endometriosis but these theories remain unanswerable. Every time it’s not possible to apply the same theory to every patient. The theories are different for different women. As in many cases one of the causes of endometriosis is the family background or genetics. It can be transferred to the younger generation from the parents. Some researchers are looking for other reasons behind it. Endocrine hormones promote endometrium growth; it may be possible that this occurrence of endometriosis is because of hormonal imbalance in the body. However environmental factors are also being studied to find whether man made chemicals have any effect on the endometrium layer. It may be because of immune system which is not giving resistance to internal change which is occurring in the body. Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs Most common and prominent symptoms include pain after or before periods. This pain may become worse by the passage of time. Cramps with heavy pain in lower back. Lower abdominal pain and cramps in pelvic area noticed during or before 1 or 2 weeks of the periods Urination becomes painful during periods. Infertility is also a prominent sign of endometriosis. Bleeding can also occur in between the periods. However it is not a must that every women suffering from endometriosis has the symptoms written above. Some women may not have any pain. Diagnosis Nearly 10% of the women become victim of endometriosis but this is just a guess some people think its 15%. MRI (magnetic resonance images), ultrasound and laparoscopy can help in the diagnosis of the disease. Laparoscopy is the best way to make it sure that you have endometriosis or not. This surgery is named as laparoscopy. This is the confirm way of diagnosing of endometriosis but most women don’t go for it. Prevention As there have been no certain reasons found of occurrence of endometriosis, there has been no perfect prevention against it. Even the removal of ovaries doesn’t ensure of occurrence of endometriosis. Treatment There are many ways to treat the infertility or to reduce the pain because of it. Analgesic treatment, medication, hormonal therapy and surgery are the ways to treat endometriosis. Among these, surgery is the most preferred way of getting rid of the disease. After surgery it is noticed that the pregnancy rate is higher in the women who were believed to be infertile before the surgery. Primary Natural Supplements Herbs
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Dietary Guidelines
Home Care Suggestions Change your eating habits to insure good health. Try to keep away the stress as it can affect the brain which simultaneously effects the production of hormones in the body. Use garlic and mineral water for douches, it may help a lot. Mind/Body Considerations Keep your body in shape and your mind fresh by adopting healthy ways of life. Make exercise a necessary of your day’s beginning. |
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