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The Infertility Cure
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Fibroids and Infertility
Definition: benign tumors that grow in the uterine cavity, in the muscular walls of the uterus, or on the outside of the uterus. They can be very small and can grow up to the size of a volleyball. They are made of hard white tissue and the size fluctuates during the menstrual cycle (larger after ovulation and smaller after menses). Fibroids shrink after menopause.
Symptoms: heavy or irregular bleeding if they are in the uterine lining, menstrual cramps, pelvic pain, fullness or pressure in the lower abdomen, constipation, frequent urination, bladder infections.
Causes: genetic, high fat low fibre diet, obesity are all risk factors.
Diagnosis: pelvic exam, ultrasound, laparoscopy.
Treatment: wait to see how they progress, hormone therapy, surgery, acupuncture, omeopathy, herbal medicine, massage.
Dietary Recomendations: low fat high fibre, cut down on estrogen producing foods, eliminate refined sugar, include green leafy veggies, cut down on meat and alcohol, if there is heavy bleeding take an iron supplement, and take a good multivitamin daily, choline and inositol are important.
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Infertility - Men's Health
 Spence Pentland, R.TCMP., DTCM Spence Pentland is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. He is committed to Andrology, treating almost exclusively Men's and Women's infertility. |
Infertility - Gynecology
 Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. Treating Exclusively Women's infertility & gynecology. |
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