The use of home remedies and complementary health approaches in endometriosis

Alexandra Sabrina Kohl Schwartz, Alexandra Kohl Schwartz, Schwartz ASK, Elvira Gross, Gross E, E Gross, Kirsten Geraedts, Geraedts K, Martina Rauchfuss, Rauchfuss M, Martina Rauchfuß, Wölfler MM, Monika Maria Wölfler, Monika Wölfler, Felix Häberlin, Häberlin F, Stephanie von Orelli, von Orelli S, Eberhard M, Markus Eberhard, Imesch P, Patrick Imesch, Bruno Imthurn, Imthurn B, Brigitte Leeners
Reproductive BioMedicine Online · 2018 · vol. 38(2) , pp. 260–271 · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.10.009 · PMID:30612955 · W2903642327
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This study found that 62.5% of endometriosis patients used complementary health approaches or home remedies, with higher usage among those with fatigue symptoms or dissatisfaction with conventional healthcare.

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RESEARCH QUESTION: Conventional treatments are often associated with adverse effects and endometriosis pain symptoms may reoccur despite treatment. Consequently, many women use complementary health approaches (CHA) and home remedies (HR) to relieve their pain. The aim of this study was to examine the frequency and the subjectively perceived efficacy of CHA/HR use by women affected by endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective evaluation using medical charts and a questionnaire. Women recruited in hospitals and in self-help groups were asked about the use of 'topical heat', 'repose/relaxation', 'movement/massages', 'homeopathy/phytotherapy', 'acupuncture/traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)' and 'kinesiology/physiotherapy'. RESULTS: From a total of 574 women with a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis, 359 (62.5%) applied some form of CHA/HR. Women suffering from fatiguing disease symptoms more often selected alternative therapies (odds ratio [OR] 3.14, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.39-7.11, P = 0.006) compared with women without these characteristics. Furthermore, women dissatisfied with healthcare provided by their treating physician, more frequently (OR 2.30, 95% CI 1.19-4.45, P = 0.013) chose the aforementioned alternative strategies. CONCLUSION: As conventional therapies may not be sufficiently effective, women's needs should be closely examined, and individual treatment options should be discussed and initiated by clinicians to provide the best comprehensive treatment possible for endometriosis.
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endometriosis

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Complementary Therapies Complementary Therapies Endometriosis Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Traditional Physical Therapy Modalities Physical Therapy Modalities Phytotherapy Phytotherapy Adolescent Adolescent Adult Adult Cross-Sectional Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Hot Temperature

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