Chinese Herbal Medicine Could Alleviate Symptoms of Endometriosis
Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) may relieve symptoms during the treatment of endometriosis, according to a study by the University of Southampton in the UK which is published in the journal Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
The researchers found that women had comparable benefits after laparoscopic surgery and had fewer side effects when taking Chinese herbs compared with conventional medical treatments.
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that affects one in six women of reproductive age. It can cause pelvic pain, irregular and painful periods and infertility. Surgical treatments do not always lead to a long-term improvement in symptoms and medication can have side effects like flushing, acne and weight gain. (more…)
