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Pelvic Health
Purchase Supplements CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Reduces estradiol production, therefore suppressing the proliferation of endometrial cells Supporting Research Curcumin inhibits endometriosis endometrial cells by reducing estradiol production D-MANNOSE Benefits Makes it difficult for E.Coli bacteria (which cause 90% of UTIs) to latch onto the bladder wall L-ARGININE Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Increases circulation Decreases urinary voiding discomfort Reduces urinary frequency Supporting Research Improvement in Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Prostatitis/CPPS
Purchase Supplements CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE Benefits Reduces pelvic pain and urgency, as it takes the acid out of trigger foods if taken before consumption CAPsaicin (cayenne) Benefits Acts as a nerve blocker CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) Benefits Anti-inflammatory MAGNESIUM Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Reduces bladder muscle spasms Enables the bladder to fully empty on urination Reduces nocturia Manages stress Can help relieve constipation MELATONIN Benefits Antioxidant properties Anti-inflammatory properties Improves sleep
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Purchase Supplements BEARBERRY (UVA URSI) Benefits Natural urinary antiseptic Alleviates incontinence saw palmetto Benefits Can improve urinary flow Can reduce nocturia (nighttime urination) Can ease painful urination stinging nettle Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Can improve reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying, post-urination dripping and urinary urgency Willow Benefits Reduces pain and inflammation Reduces urinary frequency
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Recurrent UTIs
Purchase Supplements BEARBERRY (UVA URSI) Benefits Natural urinary antiseptic CORNSILK Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Soothes the mucus lining of the urinary tract, easing pain and irritation Restores the bladder’s ability to resist infection Dandelion Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Prevents formation of crystals in urine Inhibits fungus growth, which leads to yeast infections D-MANNOSE Benefits Makes it difficult for E.Coli bacteria (which cause 90% of UTIs) to latch onto the bladder wall
Endometriosis
Purchase Supplements alpha-lipoic acid (ala) Benefits Promotes healthy nerve function Reduces pain ashwagandha Benefits Helps balance cortisol levels California Poppy Benefits Anti-spasmodic Capsaicin (Cayenne) Benefits Acts as a nerve blocker CASTOR OIL Benefits Reduces inflammation when castor oil pack is placed on uterus Prevents accumulation of endometrial tissues Curcumin (Turmeric) Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Reduces estradiol production, therefore suppressing the proliferationof endometrial cells Supporting Research Curcumin inhibits endometriosis endometrial
PCOS
Purchase Supplements BERBERINE Benefits Can alleviate insulin resistance Can reduce the level of serum androgen Can regulate lipid metabolism Can moderate chronic inflammation Supporting Research Effect and mechanism of berberine against polycystic ovary syndrome CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Decreases insulin resistance EVENING PRIMROSE OIL Benefits Can improve menstrual irregularity Inositol Benefits Promotes ovulation Lowers blood pressure Improves insulin sensitivity Supporting Research Effects of inositol on ovarian
Voiding Dysfunction
Purchase Supplements MAGNESIUM Benefits Reduces bladder muscle spasms Enables the bladder to fully empty on urination Reduces nocturia Anti-inflammatory properties Manages stress STINGING NETTLE Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Can improve reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying, post-urination dripping and urinary urgency Willow Benefits Reduces pain and inflammation Reduces urinary frequency Improves urine flow
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Vulvodynia
Purchase Supplements Magnesium Benefits Manages stress Anti-inflammatory properties Palmitoylethanolamide-Polydatin (PEA) Benefits Reduces pain and inflammation
Incontinence
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IBS
Purchase Supplements MAGNESIUM Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Manages stress Can help relieve constipation Palmitoylethanolamide-Polydatin (PEA) Benefits Reduces pain and inflammation PROBIOTICS Benefits Restores a healthy balance of gut bacteria Decreases inflammation Helps regulate immune system functioning SLIPPERY ELM Benefits Alleviates pain Alleviates constipation
Pelvic Pain
Purchase Supplements ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID (ALA) Benefits Promotes healthy nerve function Reduces pain CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE Benefits Reduces pelvic pain and urgency, as it takes the acid out of trigger foods if taken before consumption CORNSILK Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Soothes the mucus lining of the urinary tract, easing pain and irritation Restores the bladder’s ability to resist infection CURCUMIN (TURMERIC) Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Reduces estradiol production, therefore suppressing the proliferationof endometrial
Overactive Bladder (OAB)
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IC/BPS
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Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Pain Assessment Food & Symptom Tracker Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) About Pain in/around the area of the coccyx, also called the tailbone Potential Causes Childbirth Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Poor posture Ageing Being overweight/underweight Infection/cancer (Both very rare) Symptoms Pain when pressure is applied to the tailbone Immediate and severe pain when moving from sitting to standing position Pain during bowel movements Pain during sex Deep ache in the
Gynecological
Kegel Assessment Lubricant Guide Food & Symptom Tracker ADENOMYOSIS About A thickening of the uterus Occurs when endometrial tissues moves into the uterus’ outer muscular walls May result in an adenomyoma, which is a mass/growth inside the uterus Potential Causes Unknown More common in women who have had multiple children Symptoms Painful menstruation A uterus that is 2-3x its normal size Can be asymptomatic Diagnosis A pelvic exam that reveals
Bowel
Food & Symptom Tracker CONSTIPATION About Having fewer than three bowel movements a week Stools are dry and hard A bowel movement is painful and stools are difficult to pass A feeling that you have not fully emptied your bowels Causes Older age Stress Being a woman, especially while you are pregnant and after childbirth Hormonal changes The baby inside the womb squishes the intestines, slowing down the passage of
Urinary
UTI Prevention Tips Fluid Intake Management Tips UTI Quiz by Live UTI Free Kegel Assessment Bladder Diary Food & Symptom Tracker BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (PROSTATE GLAND ENLARGEMENT) About An increase in the size of the prostate gland (a walnut-sized body part made of glandular and muscular tissue) The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine and sperm outside of the body Almost all men