Not all UFs are symptomatic, but those that are can grow, causing:
• Heavy and painful menstruation; bleeding between periods; longer-lasing periods
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Urinary frequency and urgency
• Pelvic pain / pressure;
• Abdominal fullness, gas, constipation
• Pregnancy complications (rare) - increased blood flow and estrogen levels during pregnancy may cause UFs to grow, but return to normal size after delivery. Insufficient room in uterus may require early delivery; C-section may be needed if UFs block birth canal or cause wrong positioning of baby; may cause heavy bleeding immediately after giving birth.
Other complications of fibroids include:
• A pedunculated fibroid can become twisted and cause a kink in the blood vessels feeding the tumor - may need surgery;
• Anemia - may be severe with heavy bleeding
• Urinary tract infections - pressure from the fibroid can prevent bladder emptying fully;
• Malignant change (extremely rare) - called a leiomyosarcoma
• Infertility (rare)
Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems
"The medical kit of the future"
General electrotherapy health benefits. Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:
Detoxification | Wellness / Healthy aging | Pain relief |
Relief from insomnia | Immune system restoral | Anti-Inflammatory |
Maximizes cellular energy production | Accelerated tissue /bone /scar healing |
Stress Reduction |
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation | Increased blood oxygen / circulation |
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There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy |
Beck Protocol |
Rife therapy |
Ozone therapy |
Near Infrared (NIR) class 4 laser therapy |
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:
Balances neurotransmitters | Relieves pain | Treats depression |
Substance abuse withdrawal | Relieves insomnia | Relieve stress / anxiety |
Anti-Inflammatory | Fibromyalgia | +++ |