Truth, Theory, or Tall Tale?

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Any doctor can diagnose, remove, and treat Endometriosis.

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As much as we’d all like to hope that all doctors are created equal, they are not.  There is no known cause for Endometriosis, only theories.  Some doctors don’t even think about it as a possible cause for pain, infertility, or lengthy cycles.  Some have never even heard of it.  Some refuse to believe it’s a real disease, but purely prompted by a psychosomatic response.

There are doctors who refuse to perform surgery while others immediately gravitate toward operating.  Others surgically remove the Endometriosis in such a way that it immediately grows back, or they miss removing all of the implants.  Others remove it more thoroughly, but there is still a chance for recurrence.  A few doctors claim they’re “the best” and are skilled enough to remove it all.

Some only treat the symptoms with experimental clinical trials, others more tried-and-true methods.  Some doctors only rely on Western Medicine, while others point you in the direction of Eastern.  It’s a crapshoot.

You must advocate for your own health.  Continue to search for that one special doctor (or team of physicians) that suit your needs.  And just remember : all doctors are not created equal…

My two cents : sexual abuse and Endometriosis

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1 in 5 people born with a uterus were sexually abused as children; 1 in 10 have Endometriosis

As you may recall, last week I shared how I have heard a lot of recent buzz about sexual abuse and Endometriosis sharing a causal link.  As promised, I did some digging to figure this out for myself.  Curious on my opinion?  Read on!  But, please remember : it’s only my opinion.

According to The National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys are a victim of child sexual abuse.  In 2012 in the United States alone there were 62,939 reported cases of child sexual abuse.  That same year, there were 346,830 reported rapes or sexual assaults of persons who were 12 or older.

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