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Endometriosis
Description
Endometriosis is caused by the growth of uterine lining
(endometrium) outside of the uterus. Designed to react to
hormonal influence, the endometrial material continues to
follow the monthly cycle, bleeding during Menstruation.
When bleeding occurs in the uterus, it is normally expelled
through the vagina. When bleeding occurs outside of the
uterus, however, it becomes trapped in the tissue. This
leads to Inflammation and scarring, with the possibility
of Infertility.
Endometriosis may not
exhibit any symptoms; or it may cause extreme Cramps, Painful
intercourse, bleeding in between periods, or Infertility.
The cause of endometriosis remains unknown. Some theories
speculate that the endometrium is spread outside the uterus
due to intercourse during Menstruation, use of tampons,
or a tipped uterus.
Herbs
Agnus Castus
Alfalfa
Black Cohosh (4)
Nettle
Nutritional Supplements
B Complex
Beta Carotene (1)
Bioflavonoids (2)
Coenzyme Q10
Iron (3)
Vitamin C (2)
References
1. Lithgow DM and Politzer WM. Vitamin A in the treatment
of menorrhagia. So Afric Med J 1977; 51:191-93.
2. Cohen JD and Rubin HW. Functional menorrhagia: treatment
with Bioflavonoids and Vitamin C . Curr Ther Res 1960; 2:539.
3. Arvidsson B, et al. Iron prophylaxis in menorrhagia.
Acta Ob Gyn Scand 1981; 60:157-60.
4. Duker EM, et al. Effects of extracts from Cimicifuga
racemosa on gonadotropin release in menopausal women and
ovariectomized rats. Planta Medica 1991; 57(5):420-24. | 
