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Chinese Herbs May Ease Pain for Endometriosis Patients

By , About.com GuideJuly 16, 2009

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Chinese herbs may provide pain relief for women undergoing treatment for endometriosis, a chronic condition in which the tissue lining the uterus spreads to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, pelvic lining, and even beyond the pelvic area.

In a recent research review, scientists sized up two studies with a total of 158 endometriosis patients. One study found that Chinese herbs eased symptoms as effectively as the hormonal drug gestrinone, but with fewer side effects; the second report revealed that Chinese herbs were more effective than the hormonal drug danazol, and also triggered fewer adverse effects.

Estimated to affect 5.5 million women in the U.S. and Canada, endometriosis can cause pelvic pain, irregular and painful periods, and infertility. Sipping ginger tea and practicing stress-reducing techniques (such as mindfulness meditation) may also help soothe symptoms of endometriosis.
Comments
July 27, 2009 at 3:16 am
(1) Jesse :

This is good information to know! I know a girl that has this condition and it causes her pain and discomfort a lot. I will have to let her know that there is hope!

August 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm
(2) Henry :

Chinese Herbs May Ease Pain?If you say “may” you’re right!If we are talking about alternative medicine i can propose another solution like ,it really helps.

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