Integrative Medicine Meets Urogynecology: A Current Review-Integrative Medicine Meets Urogynecology: A Current Review

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Dr. Lipinchuk gave a talk on integrated medicine in the field of FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery). She explained the basics of integrated medicine and discussed various diets, botanicals, herbs, minerals, and supplements that can be used for patient treatment. She mentioned that over 30% of adults and 12% of children use complementary alternative medicine. She defined the terms "complementary," "integrative," and "alternative" in relation to medical practices. Dr. Lipinchuk discussed the use of natural products, deep breathing, yoga, meditation, and osteopathic manipulation in complementary health approaches. She stated that in 2012, Americans spent almost $30 billion on complementary alternative medicine and projected it to reach $200 billion by 2025. She also mentioned the increase in the use of yoga, meditation, and chiropractic care from 2012 to 2017. Dr. Lipinchuk discussed various dietary factors and their effects on health, such as high fructose corn syrup, carrageenan, and acrylamide. She also discussed the use of nutraceuticals or natural products, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals as supplements. Dr. Lipinchuk provided recommendations for specific conditions, such as urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis, including the use of probiotics, cranberry, D-mannose, and various herbal remedies. She also mentioned the use of mindfulness-based therapy, acupuncture, low-dose naltrexone, and cannabis for pain management and stress reduction. Finally, she discussed the importance of a personalized approach in integrating conventional and alternative therapies for optimal patient care.

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Presented by: Karolynn Echols, MD

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February 13, 2019

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Category Education

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integrated medicine

complementary alternative medicine

supplements

mindfulness-based therapy

acupuncture