Leech therapy: An Emerging method of Treating PID Naturally

A major complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia in women is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious infection that involves the female internal reproductive organs. If not treated, it could lead to long term conditions such as chronic pelvic pain infertility and ectopic pregnancy in the future. Antibiotics are the common mode of treatment, but some women hope something helps at all and resort to using leeches for vaginal bleeding.

Understanding Leech Therapy

Hirudotherapy is the use of medicinal leeches, with specific biologically active substances produced during feeding (12). These are bio-active compounds, which include anti-coagulants and natural-anti-inflammatories / therapeutic enzymes.

Leech therapy in PID

Anti-Inflammatory: The anti-inflammatory effects of leech saliva can be beneficial in reducing inflammation in the pelvis and thereby pain secondary to PID. Blood Circulation -This is a quite common but of course an important effect as it considerably supports to cure infections by creating helpful current in inflamed infected tissues avoiding over-activity by eliminating unwanted currents providing new blood. The Analgesic Activity Of Leeched Saliva:The saliva has the analgesis activities which means that, with treatments of leeches places at least one site in pelvic will help alleviate pain as a symptom can be painful when it comes to PID.

Benefits of Leech Therapy in PID

Non-invasive treatment: Leech therapy is Generally well accepted and no cutting or surgery involved. Alternative to medication: Leech treatment is a natural method of treating infection and dogs also can or not they need antibiotics for the long term, so this is an option other than being on pills.

Homeopathic cure– This deals with health on the whole coming from stabilizing circulation of blood, lowering inflammation symptoms in order to providing pure getting rid of pain.

What Will Happen In The Leech Therapy:-

Consultation: A doctor will ask you about your medical history and symptoms to ascertain if leech treatment is appropriate for you.

Application: Put leeches on the site of symptoms in Lower abdomen or Pelvic region for PID. Time needed for

treatment: during a session that usually lasts between 30 and 60 minutes the leeches will suck blood, which is beneficial for us. Aftercare After the procedure, we will cleanse the treated area and watch for any reactions.