Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) is an effect modality of treatment for endometriosis. It is most suitably used to reduce the symptoms associated with endometriosis and as a preventative treatment to lessen the chances of it reoccurring.
Treating The Symptoms Of Endometriosis
Chinese Medicine is frequently used to treat all the common symptoms associated with endometriosis. It is very effective in managing the pain. This includes pain in the abdomen, back and pelvic regions. It also is used to regulate the menstrual cycle; reduce heavy bleeding; reduce prolonged spotting; and restore a regular 28-day cycle. The gastrointestinal symptoms such a loose stools and bloating are also treatable with Chinese Medicine.
The Limitation Of Chinese Medicine
Despite it’s effectiveness in treating the symptoms of endometriosis, Chinese Medicine is not the best method of treatment to have it removed. The most efficient and effective way to do this is via surgery. Chinese medicine is well suited to limiting the growth of endometriosis, however in my clinical experience, I am yet to witness a case where it has caused it to be removed.
Prevention Of Reoccurrence
Once endometriosis has been surgically removed, Chinese Medicine should then be used to prevent the endometriosis from returning. This is done by rectifying the underlying energetic imbalance which caused the endometriosis.
The next blog will be the final instalment in this series on endometriosis. It will cover the reasoning as to why it is important to treat endometriosis. If you suffer from endometriosis, and you would like to seek treatment, please phone Dr Kirk Wilson (PhD) from the Fertility & IVF Acupuncture clinic on 9231 3377.
