Endometriosis & Chronic Inflammation
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic and systemic inflammatory condition affecting at least 10% of women of reproductive age. Most commonly known as a condition where tissue similar to uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus. This tissue can develop around the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder and pelvis.
Many people assume that endometriosis is only characterized by severe period pain and heavy periods, when in fact its systemic nature can impact the immune system, digestive system and endocrine (hormone) system, to name a few. Many women go undiagnosed for years, in part because pelvic pain severity is hard to measure, varies person-to-person and is not indicative to the severity of the endometriosis lesions (growths).
Conventional treatment is pharmacological and/or surgical in nature. Surgical intervention carries risks in itself and approximately a quarter of women receiving the surgery will need to have another surgery within 10 years. Surgical intervention changes lives for the better, and functional medicine can complement those efforts for improving long term outcomes.
Bloating and digestive changes
Constipation or diarrhea
Fatigue
Lower back or leg pain
Difficulty becoming pregnant
Pain that interferes with work, exercise, relationships or daily life
Other Conditions that Commonly Accompany Endometriosis
Infertility or difficulty conceiving
Adenomyosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive symptoms
Interstitial cystitis or bladder pain
Migraine
Chronic pelvic pain
Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
Hormonal imbalances
Fatigue and sleep disruption
Underlying infections
Mold Mycotoxin Illness
All of these conditions are connected by: Chronic Inflammation
This is most likely why your birth control pills and pharmaceutical pain medications are ineffective. Chronic inflammation is impacted by endometriosis and impacts endometriosis. This also contributes to the return of lesions after surgery, and the possible need for more surgeries in the future. The body needs to addressed as a whole, rather than a series of unconnected symptoms and systems.
Endometriosis is more than an estrogen problem.
What can you expect when working with Dr Hall, ND
Dr Cynthia Hall is a naturopathic doctor in California, Colorado and New Hampshire. She is passionate about treating women with complex conditions and chronic inflammation. Patients either have a diagnosis by surgery of endometriosis, previous history of endometrial surgery or a strong suspicion without surgical confirmation. Her goals working with you is to support your goals, pain, address other affected systems, support long term reduction of chronic inflammation contributed by endometriosis and contributing to endometriosis. “Just tolerate” is not a solution for endometriosis to Dr Hall. She has worked with many women who have undergone surgery to address their endometriosis. Her goals are to support your preparation and recovery from major abdominal surgery and work with you to hopefully prevent the need for further surgeries.
Her 75 minute Initial Consultations are structured to optimize the time available for you to share your whole story, to discuss symptoms in a robust manner, decide on most valuable testing, and make a plan you can get started with right away.
Dr Hall believes in the partnership needed for effective long term healing. She recommends followups every 4-6 weeks for the initial treatment phase. She is available for telehealth appointments and combines antibiotics and herbal treatments based on your symptoms, and a discuss about what is best for you.
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Common Symptoms of Endometriosis
Severe or worsening menstrual cramps
Pelvic pain
Pain between periods
Pain during or after sex
Pain with bowel movements
Pain with urination, particularly during menstruation
Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding