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The fresh or dried roots and underground stems are commonly used to treat a wide range of ailments like rheumatism, arthritis and muscle pain. It is also a traditional remedy for menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome and gynecological conditions like menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, palpitations, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause). The stems and roots of the black cohosh are made into strong infusions (teas), capsules, solid extracts used in pills, or tinctures (liquid extracts).

Uterine polyps can be identified as the growth that takes place in the endometrium. The term endometrium describes the inner lining of the uterus or the organ where a foetus grows. They can also be identified as endometrial polyps. There can be an existence of polyps which can range in size from a few millimetres to even more than six centimetres. They are supposed to be rare among those women who are below 20 years of age and takes place more commonly leading up to and after menopause. Menopause can be described as the end time of a woman's fertility. For a woman, the chances of building Uterine Polyps may amplify if she has been obese or overweight and having a presence of high blood pressure or hypertension.

At the age of 60 and experiencing very difficult menopause related symptoms, Catherine Seo was misdiagnosed and after 5 surgeries experienced severe complications with chronic pain that was leading to immobility. Her surgeon refused to help in any way. In order to find an answer, she traveled throughout Europe interviewing doctors, experts, and other women who have lipedema.