"Endometrial implants" refers to tissue that grows outside of the uterus, typically in the reproductive organs or pelvic area of a woman. It can cause pain and discomfort, especially during menstrual periods.
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Dr Abbas found β - Caryophyllene (active ingredient present in Cannabis oil), causes regression
of endometrial implants with preservation of fertility.
According to the authors Resveratrol decreased the number of
endometrial implants by 60 % and decreased total volume of by 80 %.
The Chinese medicine approach is to support the body's ability to absorb retrograde blood, thus
preventing endometrial implants from forming and even reversing some forms of endometriosis.
According to UCLA Health, endometriosis is so painful because
the endometrial implants can become inflamed and irritated during one's period.
Symptoms therefore depend on the location of
the endometrial implant.
Another theory is that
these endometrial implants secrete the hormone prostaglandin causing spasms in the reproductive organs and impairing their capacity to function.