Hysterectomy:

This article will deal with how to avoid having a hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus. Dr. Metcalfe feels the only valid reason for removal of the uterus is cancer. More commonly the uterus is removed when patients have fibroids, complain of heavy bleeding or PMS. Dr. Metcalfe recommends trying nutritional supplements, natural hormone therapy and dietary changes for 6 months before going for surgery. According to a 1993 Good Housekeeping article, 50% of patients have complications after surgery, and 600 women die annually. The long-term complications include osteoporosis, urinary complications, depression, insomnia, loss of sexual desire, migraine headaches, memory loss and thyroid dysfunction. The important thing is to get a good work-up done by a gynecologist who will include a Pap smear, ultrasound of all of the pelvic organs, and some blood work. An excess of estrogen in the body may cause uterine fibroids.

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise 1 hour every day.
Decrease stress.
Find a creative outlet: join an art class, dance class, find a new hobby.
Get 8 hours of sleep a night.

Dietary Changes:

The goal of the dietary changes is to reduce intake of all foods that may contain estrogens
Purchase only organic or free-range cuts of meat. These are available at most health stores or local growers.
Use only organic dairy products.
Increase fiber to 30 grams daily.
No caffeine.
No alcohol.
Increase water intake to 12 glasses a day.
Eat complex carbohydrates: brown rice, beans, grains, cooked cereals.
Eat 7 servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
Avoid sugar.
No processed foods, make everything from scratch.

Hysterectomy Management Protocol:

Lipotropic Complex: 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 with dinner. If you weigh more than 150 lbs, increase dosage to 3 capsules twice daily.
Meno-Balance: 3 capsules twice daily between meals. Stop during menstruation.
FEM Endocrine: 1 tablet twice daily with Meno-Balance.
Vitamin E: 2 capsules with breakfast.