Endometriosis & PCOS

What is Endometriosis and PCOS?

Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are two very common female conditions that I support in my clinic, and educational website blogs have been written on both of these conditions for supporting sufferers.

A Naturopathic treatment plan for both conditions will be highly individualised and treatment goals will vary from person to person.

With Endometriosis for example, science understands that whilst it is a condition worsened by hormonal imbalance, it is in fact a dysregulated immune response that is the main cause. Balancing your immune system is key for this reason. Other important aims are to balance estrogen and progesterone, support liver detoxification and optimal digestion so that excess bleeding, pain, and other less obvious impacts on the body are reduced. I regularly treat women with Endometriosis on the colon, which is a trigger for frustrating gut related symptoms and distress.

A conversation around PCOS and what might be causing it

As a naturopath, meeting women in my wellbeing clinic to support regular menstrual cycles, balanced female hormones, weight issues, hair growth known as hirsutism on the face and all parts of the body and acne that just won’t go away is a weekly occurrence.

Whilst insulin driven PCOS that drives elevated testosterone is a common cause, more and more in clinic I am finding women that been diagnosed with PCOS, yet their testosterone levels are normal and when I check insulin at fasting, 1 and 2 hours I find that insulin is also normal.

Treating Endometriosis and PCOS

In both endometriosis and PCOS, stress and diet can worsen symptoms significantly.

PCOS is another common female condition. Often driven by insulin resistance but not always, supporting healthy blood glucose balance is often an important aim. An imbalance of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone is also important to rectify so that healthy ovulation, reduced weight & acne and improved fertility outcomes can be achieved.

I incorporate specific testing when needed which is combined with dietary and lifestyle strategies, specific supplements, and liquid herbal medicines.

Endometriosis & PCOS Resources

My educational blogs on both conditions are provided below for supporting sufferers. Naturopathic treatments offer significant support to both endometriosis and PCOS sufferers and if you seek a thorough naturopathic investigation and treatment plan for managing your condition, please book an initial naturopathic consultation with me below.

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PCOS & Naturopathic Treatment Strategies

Maybe you’ve struggled with falling pregnant, or perhaps that extra weight simply won’t shift. Maybe your periods are few and far between and when they do come, they’re heavy and…

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Feeding & nourishing your precious gut “microbiome family” so they nourish you in return

Right now, your body is intrinsically linked and has a co-dependent relationship with a rich and diverse ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms currently living within your digestive tract.

Acne Causes & Strategies to Say Farewell to Acne

Acne is an extremely common health complaint in Australia, affecting 85% of young people aged 15-24. Even mild acne can significantly impact your wellbeing, self-esteem and quality of life.

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Estrogen Dominance: is it to blame for your hormonal health condition?

Many of the health conditions thrown at women over their lifetime are hormone-related, with estrogen dominance being a stand-out contributor. Before explaining estrogen…

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Do You Have Insulin Resistance?

You may have heard the term “insulin resistance” before, particularly when it comes to reducing risk factors for common health conditions.

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The Mediterranean Diet & Why it is Superb for Health

The Mediterranean Diet is an incredibly well studied, nutrient-dense way of eating that can be beneficial for so many of today’s chronic illnesses.

Endometriosis

You’ve heard the term but what does it mean? Endometriosis is a complex, painful female reproductive condition that…

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Reducing Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes | A Naturopathic Approach

One of the most common reactions I receive in my clinic when I warn someone that they may be at risk of Type 2 Diabetes is “but I’m not old enough” or “I thought this was an older persons disease”. Sadly, this is no longer the case and times have most definitely changed.

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Why lack of sleep is considered the new carcinogen

Sleep is paramount to our health and wellbeing. I first understood the true health implications of not getting enough sleep whilst at university, and have been an advocate for sleep ever since.

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If you would like a thorough investigation and detailed treatment plan for treating endometriosis and PCOS, please book an initial consultation with me either face to face or via Telehealth.