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Herbal Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms

February 8, 2010 by alternativesurgery

Many women are trying to avoid traditional drug therapy when treating menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, depression, sleeplessness, and dry vagina.  Hormone replacement therapy with either synthetic or bio-identical hormones can significantly reduce these symptoms however are not without side effects.  IF you have female diseases that are reliant upon estrogen like Fibroid tumors, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis these replacement therapies can and will fuel your disease process. There are a few herbs on the market that can be effective at mitigating the above symptoms…..pine bark (pycnogenol), black cohosh, and St. Johns wart have shown some effectiveness. Herbs are not without side effects so check with your doctor prior to taking them…..but they may be an effective alternative to traditional hormone treatments.

Filed Under: Adenomyosis, Blog, Endometriosis, fibroids Tagged With: herbal therapy for menopause, menpausal symptoms, treatment of menopause symptoms

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women

January 27, 2010 by alternativesurgery

We recently had a patient in the office who was diagnosed and treated 10 years ago for fibroid tumors and endometriosis. She had experienced early menopausal symptoms of hot flashes and mood swings. At that time her naturopath recommended a bio-identical estrogen supplement. She was told that hormone therapy would NOT have an effect on any possible remaining fibroids.  Sadly, this is not true. She now has a 7cm fibroid producing serious low back pain. IF you have any female disorder that requires estrogen to proliferate: fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis, you run the risk of recurrent disease once you begin hormone supplementation.

Filed Under: Adenomyosis, Blog, Endometriosis, fibroids Tagged With: Adenomyosis, adenomyosis symptoms, Endometriosis, fibroid tumors, Fibroids, heavy bleeding

Treating Fibroid Tumors with MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound Therapy

January 13, 2010 by alternativesurgery

MRgFUS is a relatively new technique in treating fibroid tumors. The MRI technology is used to locate the tumor and ultrasound beams are passed through the skin to ablate or destroy the fibroid. This is a minimally invasive procedure, however long term effectiveness is still being determined.  The concern is whether the entire tumor can be destroyed and then what becomes of the decaying and necrotic tissue?  Medical studies have shown fibroid tumors can turn malignant when they decay and begin to die.  I still believe removing the tumors surgically (female alternative surgery) is the best treatment for positive long term outcomes. Do your research before consenting to any surgery.

Filed Under: Blog, fibroids Tagged With: hysterectomy alternatives, treating fibroid tumors

Hysterectomy Side Effects

December 28, 2009 by alternativesurgery

As we approach the end of this decade, I am sad to report we are still performing almost 700,000 hysterectomies annually; 500,000 are for non-cancerous diseases like Fibroid Tumors, Endometriosis, and Adenomyosis. Many side effects associated with hysterectomy are  irreversible and/or negative like:  bladder incontinence, constipation, hormone imbalance and sexual dysfunction-no desire or feeling, as well as emotional and psychological damage. If you are interested in a holistic medical approach and want to keep your organs, please do your research. Our practice as been offering women a laser surgical holistic alternative to hysterectomy for over 15 years.  Do not agree to a surgery unless you know it is right for you…..

Filed Under: Adenomyosis, Blog, Endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomy Tagged With: Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Fibroids, hysterectomy, hysterectomy alternatives, hysterectomy complications, hysterectomy side effects, problems after hysterectomy

Endometriomas and their Symptoms

December 7, 2009 by alternativesurgery

Endometriomas are pelvic masses or cysts that arise from the ovary. They are often blood filled and have a thick dark chocolate consistency, hence their  name “chocolate cyst.”  They are made up of abberent endometrial cells that bleed during the monthly cycle, as a result of hormone changes. These cysts are often seen in conjunction with surrounding endometriosis. If  left untreated they can become quite large and engulf or overtake the ovary. Symptoms include pelvic pain, and painful periods. Surgery for removal is the treatment of choice.

Filed Under: Blog, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts Tagged With: endometrial implants, Endometrioma, Endometriosis, endometriosis treatment

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  Mission Community Hospital Mission Community Hospital is a fully accredited medical institution that is proud to collaborate with the Institute for Female Alternative Medicine and Dr. Tirso del Junco Jr. MD in offering women an alternative to hysterectomy via Female Alternative Surgery (FAS). Mission is a 145-bed acute care facility located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in greater Los Angeles County, California. The entire team of qualified physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff work diligently to provide optimum care in a safe and warm environment. This hospital is home to cutting edge technology because they are committed to providing the … Read More

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