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A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure, which literally removes
the uterus. This is done for many different reasons, but the most
common is when a couple does not want to have kids or has already
had their family. A more serious reason for this procedure may be
fibroid tumors or benign growths on the uterus that can cause many
different internal problems. Statistics show that more than 30% of
the hysterectomies performed in the USA today are done to remove
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There are many different health symptoms that may lead a woman to consider a
hysterectomy and these include constantly feeling bloated, urinary tract
problems, heavy or long menstrual periods, swelling in the abdominal area or
cancer. These are the most common symptoms and reasons for a hysterectomy
and unless there is a life threatening condition present many times your
doctor will not recommend a it due to the quality of life you will
experience after the procedure.
After the procedure many women experience problems such as the abrupt onset
of menopause due to the removal of the ovaries. This hormonal loss can lead
to increased risk of bone mass loss, which of course can lead to
osteoporosis, and the increased risk of heart disease. Another common
problem after a hysterectomy is the lowered or completely diminished sexual
desire. Studies have shown that this diminished sexual desire may be because
of the removal of the ovaries, which produce androgens. Hormone therapy
and replacement can help alleviate this problem.
Let’s look at the natural remedies and treatment alternatives that can
aid in the recovery process of a hysterectomy.
- Boron is a natural supplement that can help with calcium
absorption and the prevention of the bone loss that is
inevitable after a hysterectomy. This can be taken in 3 mg
dosages daily for best results; do not exceed.
- Calcium and magnesium when taken together can help restore
the calcium that was diminished due to the lack of the estrogen
hormone. These two supplements can be taken in 2,000 mg and
1,000 mg daily at bedtime.
- Essential fatty acids help your body continue to create
levels of estrogen.
- Garlic is the natural antibiotic, which can inhibit any
tumor growth that hysterectomies can promote. The brand I use
and trust is Kyolic by Wakunga of America, which is an odorless,
organic garlic supplement.
- Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is a tissue repair
natural supplement that can help your body recover from your
surgery and hopefully help prevent the onset of any side effects
from the procedure. It is recommended to be taken in divided
doses of 3,000 to 6,000 mg and up daily.
- Avoid consumption of refined sugar, processed foods, and
alcohol. Eat a diet rich in fiber and vegetables.
- A helpful herb that can be used for depression that may
occur due to the removal of the uterus and ovaries is St. John's
wort.
- Black cohosh, black haw, blue cohosh, dandelion root,
lady's mantle, pau d' acro and milk thistle are all herbs that
can alleviate symptoms of ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.
- Some herbs can also act as a natural estrogen promoter, such
as dong quai, fennel, sage, suma, wild yam, ginseng, licorice,
red clover, and fenugreek.
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Learning the truth about a hysterectomy is very important before you decide
this is a procedure you want to go through with. When you speak with your
doctor, you will learn that many doctors will not proceed with this surgery
unless your life is at risk due to the many life threatening conditions that
you are at a high risk of developing post-procedure.More
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