19/12/2010 by admin.

Endometriosis has been in the UK news this week following a recent study, involving over 5000 women with endometriosis, that has identified 2 seperate genetic variants that may make a women more likely to develop endometriosis.

Endometriosis is more common than you would think, estimated to affect between 6-10 % of women of childbearing age. Because many of the symptoms are associated with menstruation women are often emabaressed to talk about it to their friends, partners and doctors, or  may just put the symptoms down to ‘difficult periods’

Endometriosis is occurs when the cells that line the womb, are found outside the womb as well. No one knows the exact cause of endometriosis. The endometriosis cells then respond to your hormones & bleed at the time of menstruation causeing pain, inflammation & scarring in whatever area they are in.

What are the symptoms of endometriosis ?

Pain is usually the main syptom of endometriosis, often cyclical

• painful periods
• deep pain on intercourse or after intercourse
• pain on opening the bowels

The severity of the pain does not relates directly to the severity of the endometriosis ie a small amount of endometriosis may cause a lot of pain

Endometriosis can also cause infertility and may present in this way.

How does endometeriosis affect fertility ?

Endometriosis may affect fertility in the following ways

• causing blockages to the fallopian tubes
• causeing lesions on the ovaries that may interfere with ovulation
• general inflammation in the pelvis

For more information on endometriosis visit Endometriosis UK

Read more about the new endometriosis study at BBC health

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06/07/2010 by amymarner.

As a Fertility Solutions Practitioner I am trained to specialise in the area of Reproductive Health.  Clients come to me when they are planning to conceive however I also get clients who simply wish to improve their reproductive health.

Fertility Solutions has been specifically developed to explore issues which effect reproductive health including Endometriosis.

When working with a client who has Endometriosis I will explore the subconscious beliefs effecting the symptoms.  Having been trained by Tracy Holloway, a renowned Fertility Specialist, I have her suggestions from years of experience working in this area. However each session is unique as it is designed to meet the needs of the individual.  Once the unhelpful beliefs have been found it is possible to release them using Theta Healing.

Fertility Solutions promotes relaxation, using hypnosis, which supports the healing process.  It is also possible to get pregnant with Endometriosis by addressing the symptoms and increasing the chances of conception.  By healing the mind you heal the body.

Fertility Solutions can help the symptoms of Endometriosis including (but not exclusively):

Pelvic pain (Chronic)

‘Infertility’

Endometriosis and bladder pain

Endometriosis and bowel pain

Painful intercourse

Irregular bleeding

Cysts

Spotting (bleeding before period is due)

Heavy periods

Extreme tiredness

Endometriosis adhesions

Ovarian endometriosis

Fertility Solutions is a simple yet effective programme which aims to give clients their best chance of conception by addressing the whole person including physical symptoms like Endometreosis.  I am experienced in working in the area of Reproductive Health and am sensitive to the individual needs of my clients.  Contact me for your Free Initial Consultation to find out if  Fertility Solutions is right for you.

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19/05/2010 by admin.

Just read a very interesting article online at bbc health about Endometriosis (endo) & how surgery helped one woman who then conceived shortly after.

Thought it might be useful to run through some information about endometriosis, as it is a common cause of female infertility.

What is endometriosis ?

Endometriosis is a condition in women where the tissue that lines the womb (endometrial tissue) grows in areas outside the womb. Common sites for the endometriosis to occur are the ovaries & the peritoneal cavity (pelvic area)

It affects women during their fertile years & the symptoms tend to be worse cyclically in time with the periods.

What causes endometriosis ?

No one knows exactly what causes the endometriosis to occur in some women. It is estimated to occur in between 5-10% of women.

What are the symptoms of endometriosis ?

Some symptoms of endo include:

• pelvic pain-most common symptom
• painful intercourse
• painful periods
• urinary symptoms
• low back pain
• infertility
• menstrual difficulties
• bowel symptoms similar to irritable bowel

There are many other symptoms that can be associated with endometriosis, and not everyone with endometriosis has all the symptoms.

Pelvic pain is by far the commonest symptom. The severity of the syptoms does not necessarily reflect the severity of the endometriosis.

How does endometriosis cause infertility ?

It is thought endometriosis may causes infertility in several ways. Endo can cause adhesions within the pelvis (tiny fibrous bands) which can affect the pelvic anatomy, and in some cases block the fallopian tubes.

What should I do if I think I may have endometriosis ?

See your doctor or GP.

Here is the link to endometriosis article at bbc online

Click here for more info on endo from Wikipedia

Click here for information about Endometriosis UK a leading UK charity supporting women with endometriosis

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