The Top 24 Things That Will Cause A Flare In What You Thought Was Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Symptoms, But Maybe Isn’t (13-24)
In the second part of my posts about the top 24 things that will cause a flare in what you thought was endometriosis and adenomyosis symptoms, but may isn’t, I continue with the next 12 causes of what you think is endometriosis, or adenomyosis symptoms, may just be caused by something else? In this post […]
The Top 24 Things That Will Cause A Flare In What You Thought Was Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Symptoms, But Maybe Isn’t (1-12)
Many people often talk about how they get flares of their endometriosis and adenomyosis symptoms often. While in some cases it may actually be the endometriosis, or adenomyosis causing their flare, in truth, many times it is other things actually causing their flare and it is so important to understand this. Maybe what you think […]
The facts you need to know about surgery, and everything that should happen afterwards- Part 2
The second part to “The facts you need to know about surgery, and everything that should happen afterwards” In this new video blog I talk about the most important part of helping a chronic health issues, and that is the management of an issue post surgery. All too often people have surgical intervention, but then […]
The facts you need to know about surgery, and everything that should happen afterwards- Part 1
After my 8th operation, and just having had extensive 3 hour surgery for a disease process in my sinuses, which is very similar to endometriosis actually, I thought it was important to talk about this much needed subject. Sometimes, surgery is very much needed and will be the only thing that will help your current […]
Are you the biggest roadblock with your health issue?
One of the hardest things for people to admit is that they may be in fact the biggest roadblock when it comes to their health issue. I know I have been, and it actually took me a while to admit it and be accountable for it too. First… Let’s take the personal out of it […]
Why It Is Crucial Not To Buy Into Becoming Your Health Label
One of the things I always talk about with my patients who have a chronic disease state, or women’s health issue, or any health issue, is that it is crucial not to buy into becoming your health label. The more we focus on a disease state, the harder it is to manage, and the worse […]
Surgical Intervention- “But what if they don’t find anything?”
One of the things I often gets asked is “If I have surgery, what if they don’t find anything?” All sorts of things go around in people head, and rightfully so, but may think that if nothing is found that that their symptoms are all in their head. Not so. Just because there is nothing […]
Busyness, Stress and Anxiety Affecting Fertility & Pregnancy Outcomes
It is now known that modern day busyness, stress, anxiety and depression can significantly impact a couples chances of conceiving. When helping couples with fertility and achieving a pregnancy, one of the biggest issues I see overlooked is a couple’s emotional health. During the assessment of anyone’s fertility, depression, anxiety and stress scores (DASS) should […]
Many Fertility & Women’s Health Issues Could Be Traced Back To Mismanagement At Around Age 13
Early this week, I was talking with a colleague about how I would love to be able to see all women before they head into IVF, or see them when they were a teenager to educate them and help the with a better future for their fertility and gynaecological health. My colleague then said to […]
Let’s Talk About Endo Belly
Endo belly is a term used to describe the uncomfortable, often painful, swelling and severe bloating that’s associated with endometriosis. Many women with Endo Belly will look like they are pregnant, when in fact they are not. All too often, Endo Belly is misdiagnosed as being something that it isn’t, and this is something we […]
Dr Andrew Orr (DOAM, MRMed, MWHMed, Ba.Sc, Ba.HSc, AdvDipNut) is one of Australia’s leading healthcare practitioners,with over 20 years of experience in assisting Reproductive issues,Women’s Health Medicine issues, Pregnancy and many other health complaints.
Dr Andrew and is also the owner/Director of his own practitioner only Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplement Company-ConceptShen Nutritional Medicine PTY LTD.
He also runs a successful clinic practice in Brisbane and helps women and couples locally, interstate and from overseas.