Endometriosis: How to relieve pain naturally with cold
Summary
Endometriosis causes pain and inflammation that can be relieved by applying cold to the pelvic area. This practice is called derivative bath and it is a 100% natural solution.
What is endometriosis?
L' endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease, where endometrial cells grow outside the uterus, which depends on inflammation, immunity and hormones and can cause many symptoms such as menstrual pain, pain during ovulation, digestive and urinary disorders, infertility, neuropathic pain, chronic fatigue and lower back pain. Diagnosis of this disease takes an average of 7 years and there is currently no cure.
How do I know if I have endometriosis?
"According to EndoFrance, it is recommended to consult a doctor for a possible diagnosis of endometriosis if the menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) are not relieved by paracetamol and require increasingly powerful nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) each month. Endometriosis can also cause other symptoms such as bleeding (rectal bleeding, heavy periods, metrorrhagia), digestive and/or urinary disorders , a chronic fatigue which affects the quality of life, pelvic and lower back pain , as well as pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) in some women."
EndoFrance
The effects of cold on endometriosis
THE cold is often known for its natural anti-inflammatory powers and to reduce the sensation of pain transmitted to the brain, which is called the effect analgesic .
Derivative baths, a hydrotherapy practice that uses the benefits of cold are a good way to soothe pain and take care of yourself. It is a practice that can be very interesting in the case of pain related to endometriosis.
Derivative baths or perineal cryotherapy: A solution to relieve endometriosis
For what ?
The cold has an effect analgesic , which suppresses or reduces sensitivity to pain, and anti-inflammatory which could help relieve abdominal pain associated with this condition. Indeed, the cold stimulates the fascia and allows the body to eliminate more easily and decongest the small pelvis.
In addition, the cold allows you to limit sensitivity and induce blood vasoconstriction. This means that blood flow decreases in the area where the cold is applied.
It can also help to reduce stress , which may be beneficial for people with endometriosis.
How to do it?
2 possibilities for practicing derivative baths:
- We can apply cool water on the pelvic floor during sitz baths for about twenty minutes. However, care must be taken not to catch cold or get shivers.
- Otherwise the possibility of wearing cold pockets perineum . The gel pack is placed in the panties, surrounded by a fabric, for about an hour, which allows you to do other things. The first few times, if it is too cold, you can test it for 15 to 20 minutes.
It is important to note that the Derivative bath should not be used as a sole treatment for endometriosis, it is not a medicine and will not allow you to cure the disease. It is important to talk to a healthcare professional to treat this disease. Today, the average time to be diagnosed with this disease is 7 years with many stages. If you want to track your symptoms, you can use Luna or soon GyngerCare, this will allow you to already see a follow-up when you meet a healthcare professional.
Other benefits of perineal cryotherapy?
By bringing freshness to the perineum, the derivative bath has a direct influence on the whole body :
- It diverts waste and toxins to the liver and kidneys, allowing for gentle, but deep detox
- he has a immediate action on intestinal mobility , and on fascia mobility, thus helping to regulate transit
- it regulates the internal temperature of the body, thus improving fertility and reduce the hot flashes during menopause
- his action of detox in depth, frees clogged cells and thus allows a boost of energy
- it influences the perineal musculature and on everything around it
It is a truly holistic practice for taking care of your body.
Contraindications to know: This practice is not recommended in cases of exhaustion, recent perineal surgery (less than a year ago), during the first trimester of pregnancy due to treatment (IVF or other), in cases of tachycardia or if you have a pacemaker.
Always good to know!
Another essential friend is the hot water bottle, which, thanks to its heat, helps decongest and drain the liver in particular. Heat has a local relaxing effect on abdominal pain and period pain.
Official website:
- Endofrance , French Association for the Fight Against Endometriosis
- Info-endometriose.fr
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