The standard treatments for endometriosis are a bit of a problem for women trying to conceive as there isn’t an ideal diagnosis or treatment option. Laparoscopy is the “Gold Standard” and only definitive diagnosis option, and surgical removal of superficial endometriosis and endometriomas is usually performed by laparoscopy at the time of diag...
Herbs and their biologically active compounds are proving highly effective in treating endometriosis. Herbs; especially tried and tested combinations of herbs, are effective at addressing the disease’s main drivers (inflammation, immune imbalance and excess estrogens). Herbs are the basis of 70% of modern medicines and can exert powerfu...
Diet has a vital role in the development and management of endometriosis. What we eat has profound consequences on our health and fertility, and the most common female fertility conditions are polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis, which are both diet-related conditions. A healthy diet is a rich source of: Antioxidants that moderate oxi...
Endometriosis is a complex and unpleasant condition that affects the health, quality of life and fertility of 5-15% of women of child-bearing age. It’s found in girls before puberty, women after menopause, and even in some men. In endometriosis, the cells that normally form the functional layer of the uterus (which is shed in “periods”) grow a...
Causes & Risks for Endometriosis Despite an enormous amount of research into the cause of endometriosis, there’s no definite explanation for how it develops! The five theories currently in circulation are: 1. “Retrograde menstruation theory.” This menstrual theory has been around for over 100 years. It suggests that when ...
There are a wide range of treatment options for endometriosis, and the choice of which one is most appropriate depends on the severity of the condition and whether a pregnancy is desired. Because most standard non-surgical options prevent pregnancy, they’re not appropriate when trying to conceive. Unfortunately, all the standard treatments ha...
