After being in clinical practice for a number of years, I have heard a multitude of myths concerning fertility. Some of these may appear to be plausible, whilst others border on the ridiculous. Dr Minna Geisler from The Waterstone Clinic in Ireland has put together a list of the top most frequent fertility myths. In […]
In an early blog post it was pointed out that endometriosis is the growth of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) outside of the uterus. For a more detailed explanation, refer to the previous blog titled “Endometriosis: Part 1 – What Is It?”. Given endometriosis is outside of the uterus, and not causing a
Endometriosis does not always require treatment. Mild case may not need any treatment at all, and if left untreated, can improve. Though most cases will remain unchanged without treatment and may even get worse. Western medical science has two approaches in treating endometriosis, drug therapy and surgery. Drug Therapy Drug therapy can be used to
Little is understood in regards to the causes of endometriosis. Each case has its own unique characteristics and in turn probable causes will vary on a case-by-case basis. Despite this, there are two key risk factors which are more commonly associated with endometriosis. These are family history and retrograde menstruation. A woman is seven
In last week’s blog a simple explanation of endometriosis was offered. If you are unsure of what endometriosis is, please refer to the blog titled “Endometriosis: Part 1 – What Is It?”. This week’s blog will address the symptoms associated with endometriosis. These include: Pain – This is the most common symptom of endometriosis and
Endometriosis is a condition which is frequently encountered at the Fertility & IVF Acupuncture Clinic. I therefore think it is important to share some of the things I have learnt during my time in clinical practice. Endometriosis: What is it? Endometriosis is a chronic condition which affects the female reproductive system. In the uterus (womb),
