TCM can really help women in their hour of need

Acupuncture and Endometriosis

Endometriosis has been tagged as one of the major causes of infertility around the world. Women who fail artificial inseminations and IVF cycles usually suffer from one form of endometriosis or another. In fact, in today’s world, endometriosis has been termed as the most common condition relating to infertility. Usually, there is an inner lining of endometrial cells inside the uterus and when these cells start growing abnormally, the condition is referred to as endometriosis. Usually, endometriosis occurs in the vaginal-rectal space, the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovary, colon and the bladder wall.  

The common symptoms associated with endometriosis include menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, painful ovulation cramps, pain during intercourse, excessive menstrual bleeding, irregular bowel movements, lower back pain, vomiting and nausea as well. However, some women who have been diagnosed with endometriosis do not suffer from menstrual pain. Endometriosis is broadly classified into mild, moderate and severe categories. Although there is no conclusive proof relating endometriosis to infertility, yet more than fifty percent of women who have fertility problems do suffer from this condition. It is also surprising to note that many women suffering from endometriosis do not have any specific symptoms and hence the condition is then identified only through laparoscopy.

It is important to treat endometriosis and relieving the pain associated with this condition is not enough as endometriosis can be a cause for miscarriages and infertility. There are several treatments that are available in dealing with the condition of endometriosis with the most popular ones include birth control pills, laparoscopy, lupron and even surgery. But, one of the most effective treatment lines for the treatment of endometriosis is Traditional Chinese Medicine throught the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. This ancient form of Chinese medicine helps to treat endometriosis in such a way that the menstrual cramps are eliminated and it also helps to regulate menstrual cycles as well. This helps infertile woman in a positive way to increase their chance of getting pregnant and most are able to get pregnant on their own without the help of any further treatments such as IVF. Acupuncture treats endometriosis by restoring a balance in the uterine blood flow. In this way, acupuncture helps eliminate an overactive immune response and seeks to create an apt environment for pregnancy. Once pregnant, acupuncture can also help to reduce the chance of a miscarriage. It is important to treat endometriosis before you start on IVF, etc and in simple terms, it helps to get your body ‘ready’ for the procedure.

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment and the success rate of treating endometriosis with this Traditional Chinese Medicine is very good. There are no hormones used in the treatment with TCM which cuts down any potential risks associated with it. Most of the treatments for infertility use a lot of hormones which can cause certain abnormal effects on women such as weight gains, development of facial hairs, etc.

TCM is an effective treatment method for endometriosis and offers an amazing alternative treatment for endometriosis and infertility.

References:
Acupuncture for Endometriosis
Treatment of Endometriosis and Fibroids with Acupuncture
Endometriosis Resolved with Acupuncture

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