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Natural Solutions for Endometriosis

Endometriosis – non-malignant cancer of the uterus, is one way of describing this condition affecting 15% of women of reproductive age. Endometriosis cells act like cancer cells – growing and attracting their own blood supply. For most women, this condition can be extremely painful at every period and can prevent them from getting pregnant. There are several important factors to consider when treating endometriosis. These are inflammation, autoimmunity, blood vessel formation, estrogen dominance and progesterone resistance.

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LH Ovulation Strips for Tracking Fertility – the What Why and How

Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Unexplained Infertility

What are LH Ovulation Strips, and why should I be using them?
The LH Ovulation Strip is a fast and easy home-use test to predict when you are having your LH (Luteinizing Hormone) surge. This test is a preferred method of tracking when the most fertile days of your cycle occur, and is one of the most reliable predictors of ovulation.

Besides their common use for timing of intercourse,

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Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Estrogen Excess

admin / Diet & Nutrition, Endometriosis

Excess estrogen or ‘estrogen dominance’ refers to a state of hormone imbalance that may be due to stress, toxins, or poor detoxification. Excess estrogen causes uncomfortable symptoms in women including:

uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, ovarian cysts, breast cancer, PCOS, endometriosis (all estrogen-dominant conditions)

fatigue

bloating and fluid retention

gallstones

decreased sex drive

PMS

long, short, heavy or irregular periods

hot flashes and night sweats

weight gain

acne

depression &/or irritability

Most commonly the body doesn’t deliberately produce too much estrogen;

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Improvements in menstrual cycle, endometriosis pain, & general health !

admin / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, Endometriosis, General Health, Pelvic Pain (Vestibulodynia, Vulvodynia)

I was diagnosed with endometriosis after experiencing both bleeding and pain during intercourse. An ultrasound examination showed that I had a 10cm endometrioma on my right ovary and laparoscopic surgery was scheduled to follow. During surgery it was discovered that I had severe endometriosis affecting my ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and bowel.

The surgery was successful in removing the endometrial lesions but I was warned that it would most probably return within a year.

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After being a long time Endometriosis sufferer…

admin / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, Endometriosis, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

After being a long time Endometriosis sufferer since my late teens I came to grips about my infertility issues after two major abdominal surgeries within one year. My husband and I had been trying to concieve for over 2 years. After my second surgery I was referred to Dr. Pentland for treatment before and while we were undergoing IVF treatments at PCRM. If only I had met him years ago!! Not only did he help with pain,

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