Uterine, Cervical & Vulvar Cancers - Inside Health Clinic

Did you know?

• Cervical and vulvar cancers are associated with human papilloma virus HPV.
• There is astrong association with smoking tobacco, as the cervical mucosa can secrete concentrations of cigarette carcinogens 10-20 x higher than seen in the blood.
• Uterine cancer is linked to exposure to unopposed estrogen (estrogen alone without progesterone), obesity, PCOS, birth control pills, hypertension and diabetes.
• 5 year survival of cervical cancer is about 70.5% and uterine cancer is about 84%.

Common Signs & Symptoms

• Spotting of blood between menses
• Foul or bloody vaginal discharge
• Post-menopausal vaginal bleeding
• Abdominal, back or pelvic pain
• Leg edema (swelling)
• Weight loss

Common Naturopathic Treatment Would Focus On

• Immune modulation and HPV suppression
• Vitamin and mineral supplementation
• Improving quality of life
• Decreasing inflammation

Avoid

• Birth control pills
• Smoking
• Unprotected sexual intercourse