Endometriosis

Endometriosis is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus (ovary, peritoneum, etc.), causing inflammation and pain.

Endometriosis is quite common, although it often goes undiagnosed for many years because the symptoms can be mistaken for "normal menstrual pain".

It is estimated that:

  • affects around 190 million women worldwide, or 10% of women aged 15-49
  • in women with infertility or chronic pelvic pain, the prevalence increases greatly, up to 30-50%.

Many countries recognize endometriosis as not only a gynecological condition, but also a chronic disabling disease, comparable in impact to diseases such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, because: 

  • affects about 1 in 10 women of childbearing age;
  • causes chronic pelvic, menstrual and sexual pelvic pain, which can be so severe that it limits daily activities;
  • has an impact on fertility (up to 50% of women with endometriosis experience conception problems);
  • leads to repeated absences from work, decreased productivity and impaired quality of life.

I present you a naturopathic protocol, adjuvant, not a substitute for medical treatment, focused on four directions:

1️⃣ Hormonal balancing (decrease estrogen dominance)

  • Vitex agnus-castus (monk's fruit) - capsules or tincture, regulates the progesterone-estrogen hormonal axis.
  • DIM - from cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), helps metabolize estrogens to weaker forms.
  • Flaxseed (1-2 tbsp/day ground) - contains lignans that block strong estrogens.
  • Vitamin D3 + K2 + Magnesium (2 capsules per day)- support hormonal balance and reduce inflammation, 

2️⃣ Anti-inflammatory and pain control

  • Curcumin liposomal (1 capsule per day) - anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic.
  • Resveratrol - reduces endometrial cell proliferation.
  • Omega-3 liposomal (1 capsule per day)- decreases pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.
  • Green tea extract (EGCG ) - inhibits the growth of endometrial tissue.
  • Maslin leaf extract (70 ml per day) - for menstrual pain and anti-inflammatory effect

3️⃣ Immunity and detoxification

  • AHCC (2 capsules a day) - immunomodulator, reduces inflammation and the risk of recurrence.
  • Silymarin liposomal (1 capsule per day) - liver detox, elimination of estrogens.
  • Zeolite (6 capsules a day) - binds toxins and heavy metals, indirectly reducing hormonal load.

4️⃣ Diet and lifestyle

  • Anti-inflammatory diet: lots of vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, fiber, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, seeds. Eliminate sugar and refined carbohydrates.
  • Reduce dairy and red meat (can aggravate inflammation).
  • Intermittent fasting - helps decrease inflammation and regulate insulin.