MORE BLOG POSTS — Hysterectomy

Endometriosis cells are NOT normal cells. Unlike the normal cells that line the uterus, endometriosis cells don’t play by the rules. They:

This means that endometriosis can be very difficult to control…so a comprehensive approach to treatment is essential.

There are TWO main factors that fuel the growth of endometriosis cells: Estrogen and inflammation.

  Estrogen Only is NOT Enough!   One-third of all American women over the age of 60 have had a complete hysterectomy? In fact, this is the second most common surgical procedure after C-section. Most women who have their uterus and ovaries removed are never offered hormone replacement therapy for symptomatic relief or disease prevention. Those who are lucky may find a doctor enlightened enough to prescribe hormones. Unfortunately, estrogen only is what is typically prescribed, and this is a problem! While estrogen replacement is essential countless ways, estrogen replacement alone, without the addition of progesterone, can cause a whole host of...