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Diet And Endometriosis

May 10th, 2010

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterus into other areas. Although occurring in 10 to 15 percent of women, little is known about modifiable risk factors that can help prevent this condition.

Women whose diets are rich in omega-3 oils may be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those whose diets are heavily laden with trans fats might be more likely to develop the condition, according to a new Brigham and Women’s Hospital study evaluating the link between diet and endometriosis.

Women who ate the most trans fats had a 48 percent increased risk, compared with those who ate the least, and those who ate the highest amount of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids were 22 percent less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis. “This further bolsters the case for eliminating trans fat from the food supply,” says lead author Stacey Missmer, Sc.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

 “Millions of women worldwide suffer from endometriosis. Many women have been searching for something they can actually do to reduce the risk of developing the disease, and these findings suggest that dietary changes may be something they can do,” says Missmer.

Endometriosis is poorly understood and there is no cure. Symptoms are traditionally treated with pain medication, hormone treatment or surgery.

Symptoms of endometriosis:

·      Abdominal, pelvis and lower back pain.

·      Fatigue.

·      Painful menstrual cramps.

·      Spotting or bleeding between periods.

Acupuncture is often used successfully in the treatment of a wide range of female gynecological disorders, including endometriosis. Specific acupoints, when stimulated, reduce pain by removing blockages, breaking up stagnation and improving circulation.

Acupuncture can effectively treat women diagnosed with dysmenorrhea (painful periods) due to endometriosis. Acupuncture regulates the endocrine system and acts as an analgesic by increasing levels of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.

For more information about acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis and other gynecological disorders call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500. 

 

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