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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

INFERTILITY and ADENOMYOSIS

October 8, 2009 by alternativesurgery

As previously posted, Adenomyosis is endometriosis in the uterine muscle or wall.  This is a benign or non-cancerous disease that spreads monthly with hormones. As adeno spreads is damages the uterus effecting the contractility of the cells…..as a result, many women experience miscarriage during the late first into second trimester. This damage to the organ is permanent…infertility is very common with adenomyosis, especially in advanced stages.  Although treatment can retard the spread of the disease, fertility cannot be returned.

Filed Under: Adenomyosis, Blog Tagged With: Adenomyosis, adenomyosis symptoms, fertility with adenomyosis

D&C for Bleeding

July 24, 2009 by alternativesurgery

What is a D&C? It stands for Dilatation and Curettage. This is a minor surgical procedure that is often recommended by healthcare practitioners to treat heavy bleeding. The cervix is dialated and a small curette is used to scrape the lining of the uterus away. This can significantly reduce bleeding until the lining is regenerated. Unfortunately, a D&C  is used all too often as a treatment for  fibroid tumors and adenomyosis. This procedure can temporarily reduce the bleeding symptoms but does nothing to actually treat the primary diseases.  Women often get a false sense of security once the bleeding is reduced…..take care, the fibroid tumors and adenomyosis are still growing.

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

SYMPTOMS OF ADENOMYOSIS

April 2, 2009 by alternativesurgery

Adenomyosis is a non cancerous disease of the uterine muscle, also known as “uterine endometriosis“.
Symptoms include heavy bleeding, clots, painful cycles, painful intercourse and abdominal bloating.
Signs include painful pelvic exams and an enlarged uterus. Not all these noted signs and symptoms need be present to have the disease. Adenomyosis can occasionally be visualized on MRI, but conclusive diagnosis requires a tissue biopsy. This disease, like fibroids, is hormone dependent, and requires estrogen to spread. As hormones peak with the menstrual cycle, adenomyosis is further invading the uterine muscle. Traditional medicine advocates birth control pills, ablation therapy and IUDs as treatment options, but these modalities only treat the symptoms, not the actual disease. Most common treatment is hysterectomy. We do not advocate hysterectomy but recommend treatment of the adenomyosis with a laser to preserve the uterus.

Filed Under: Adenomyosis, Blog Tagged With: Adenomyosis, adenomyosis symptoms, adenomyosis treatment, diagnosing Adenomyosis, fertility with adenomyosis, uterine endometriosis

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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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