Endometriosis and Acupuncture: There Is Hope

Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to that of uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus. It is a painful disease that is common among individuals with periods and can affect other hormonal issues surrounding your menstrual cycle and fertility. It is a chronic issue that can span for as long as your first menstrual cycle through menopause. 

Many people who suffer with endometriosis suffering pain and chronic symptoms have found relief in acupuncture. While not a common standard of care, those that have included it as part of their healing journeys have experienced a significant improvement in their day-to-day life. Acupuncture works by balancing your energy (qi) and blood flow to your uterus and reproductive organs. By correcting the flow of energy and blood, acupuncture reduces the inflammation and pain associated with endometriosis. It can increase our pain threshold and create pain-killing endorphins, as well as increase the production of serotonin and dopamine, which are hormones responsible for making us feel good. Acupuncture can also increase the production of white blood cells, which are instrumental in battling tumors and growth in the body, and may help limit endometriosis growths and lesions.

Chinese herbal medicine also plays an important role in correcting the balance and flow of qi and blood in endometriosis and many other gynecological conditions. Our acupuncture physicians can choose the right herbal formula for your individual type of endometriosis. 

Our expert team will work with you to diagnose the root cause of your endometriosis, and create an individualized treatment plan designed to make you live the best life you possibly can live so you can be free of pain and chronic symptoms. We may recommend supplements/herbs, hormone testing, and lifestyle/diet changes all designed to optimize your care and progress, and walk with you every step of the way. Give us a call at (904) 296-9545 to schedule your consultation today!

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