Tips for living with endometriosis

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Living with endometriosis will make you face many difficulties, affecting your physical and emotional health. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the pain and stress of endometriosis. Some lifestyle changes will help you be as comfortable as possible.

1. Eat right

Research has linked endometriosis with a diet low in fruits and vegetables, but high in red meat. Some experts think that the high fat content of red meat, such as beef, encourages the body to produce the chemical prostaglandins, which in turn produce more estrogen. This extra estrogen may be responsible for the excess endometrial tissue growth.
So endometriosis should eat what? Add plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, and even make them the main course of your meal. Keeping your fridge stocked with a variety of pre-washed and pre-cut vegetables is a tip to help you eat more, healthier.
Research also shows that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and walnuts, are helpful. Specifically, women who ate the most omega-3 fatty acids had a 22% lower risk of endometriosis than those who ate the least.
By comparison, women who ate the most trans fats had a 48% higher risk of disease than those who ate the least. So choosing the right type of fat to eat is very important.

Around the problem of endometriosis, what to eat, patients also need to avoid alcohol and caffeine. Drinking coffee and caffeinated sodas is associated with an increased risk of developing endometriosis, although researchers have yet to find an exact cause. Alcohol has also been linked to a higher risk of disease.

2. Exercise regularly

There are many reasons why exercise is a great way to manage endometriosis . Exercise stimulates the heart to pump blood to all organs, improving circulation, helping nutrients and oxygen circulate throughout the body.
Women who exercise regularly also produce less estrogen and have lighter periods, which improves endometriosis symptoms over time.
What's more, studies have shown that the more time you spend in intense exercise like jogging or cycling, the less likely you are to develop endometriosis. Lower-intensity exercises, such as yoga, may also benefit by stretching the tissues and muscles in the pelvis to relieve pain and relieve tension.
Exercise not only helps reduce stress, but it also releases endorphins in the brain, which can actually reduce pain. Even just a few minutes of physical activity that makes you short of breath or sweat can produce that effect.

3. Stress management

Researchers believe that stress can make endometriosis worse. Modern life makes stress almost inevitable. Stress can come from small things (traffic jams) or big things (work pressure, finances...). In fact, the condition itself is the cause of stress because of the intense pain and other side effects.
Some ways to relax and reduce stress include:
Massage Meditation Yoga Breathing exercises Take time for hobbies Go out with family and friends. Any of these ways to manage stress will help you reduce your symptoms. You can also see a therapist for tips and techniques for dealing with stress.

4. Alternative Treatments

Although there aren't enough studies proving the effectiveness of natural remedies for endometriosis, some women have noticed relief from symptoms with techniques such as:

Acupuncture Herbal Ayurveda (Ayurveda) Massage. If you are interested in an alternative therapy, talk to your doctor first. Especially if you're considering taking over-the-counter supplements, as they can cause side effects that you're not aware of. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take more than one supplement at a time.

5. Have painkillers ready

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen, are indispensable for people with endometriosis. However, it should only be used when absolutely necessary, because overuse can lead to many side effects such as:
Stomach ulcers Kidney and liver problems Bleeding If you feel pain medication is being taken If no longer effective, you should talk to your doctor for advice and change to other drugs.

6. Other tips

Endometriosis causes women to experience pelvic or lower abdominal pain and low back pain, especially during menstruation. In addition, the patient also has pain when having sex or going to the toilet. Severe pain will interfere with the patient's work, study and daily activities. Here are some other ways to deal with the symptoms and improve quality of life:
Soaking in warm water Whether suffering from endometriosis pain or whatever, heat is an effective remedy . Soaking in a tub or tub of warm water will help relax tense muscles and ease abdominal and back pain. If possible, try mixing a little medicinal salt in warm water to increase pain relief and benefit the skin. Turn on your favorite songs, relax your body and comfortably enjoy a spa session at home for at least 15 minutes to maximize the effect. Also, whenever you feel pain, you can use an ice pack or a container of warm water to warm it up.
Wear loose-fitting clothes Bloating is a common but rarely mentioned endometriosis symptom. This condition mainly occurs in the days before and during menstruation, causing the bust to swell and tighten. At these times, don't try to wear uncomfortable clothes, like jeans, tights or tight tops. These types only make the body more uncomfortable, especially when sitting for a long time. Instead, women should switch to wearing elastic waist pants, loose pants, dresses and loose tops.

In summary, to live with endometriosis, you can try to apply measures to reduce symptoms such as: soak in warm water, wear loose clothes, eat more vegetables and fruits, and increase exercise. In addition, you should consider adding more omega-3s, acupuncture, relaxation and having medicine ready to promptly deal with pain.
In addition, gynecological examination is also very important for patients with endometriosis. Regular check-ups help patients reduce the risk of complications as well as receive thorough advice on how to control and maintain a lifestyle.
To help customers detect and treat gynecological diseases early, including endometriosis, Vinmec International Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package to help customers develop Early detection of inflammatory diseases makes treatment easy and inexpensive. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding. In particular, when endometriosis is detected, customers will receive an in-depth examination and follow-up to limit the risk of complications. In addition, the doctor will also advise the patient to change his lifestyle and maintain a healthy diet in the future.

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Reference source: .webmd.com