Endometriosis in TCM
Endometriosis maps closely to the TCM pattern of Blood stasis — fixed, stabbing pelvic pain, clotting, dark menstrual blood, and cyclical worsening. Additional patterns are almost always present: cold-damp accumulation, Liver Qi stagnation, Kidney deficiency.
Treatment focuses on moving Blood stasis, warming cold, smoothing Liver Qi, and supporting Kidney function — addressing the full pattern complexity.
Pain Relief Without Medication Dependence
Many women with endometriosis rely on high-dose NSAIDs. While appropriate short-term, long-term use causes gut damage and rebound pain. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas (particularly Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang) can meaningfully reduce pain and decrease reliance on analgesia.
Most patients see pain reduction within 4–6 treatment sessions.
Endometriosis and Fertility
Endometriosis accounts for up to 50% of female infertility. TCM treatment aims to reduce the inflammatory burden on developing follicles, improve uterine receptivity, and optimise the environment for implantation — working alongside your gynaecologist or IVF specialist.
Key Takeaways
- Acupuncture reduces endometriosis-related pain and dysmenorrhoea
- It reduces inflammatory markers including CA-125
- Chinese herbal medicine reduces reliance on NSAIDs
- TCM supports fertility by improving the uterine environment
- Works alongside laparoscopic surgery and IVF
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