Acupuncture for Endometriosis NYC
What is Endometriosis?
Among one of the most common conditions affecting women in reproductive age. Diagnosed most frequently between 30-40 years old.
Tissue that normally grows on the uterus is pushed out and grows outside of the uterus forming somewhere in the abdominal cavity.
Most women don’t discover they have it until the pain is no longer bearable
The exact cause is not known but it is hormone dependent
Displacement theory states that menstrual blood enters the fallopian tubes and is displaced in there into the abdominal cavity.
Needs a diagnosis through laparoscopy, ultrasound, or MRI
Symptoms
Pelvic, abdominal, lower back pain, severe pain during menstruation
Pain during sexual intercourse
Heavy menstrual period or bleeding between periods
Infertility due to scar formations on the reproductive organs (ovaries, fallopian tubes)
Endometriosis myths busted
Can cause pain anytime in your cycle
Special diets will not cure endometriosis
It cannot be prevented
Not a rare disease, but is quite common
Does not always lead to infertility
How Can Acupuncture help with Endometriosis?
Helps neuro-modulate the nervous system releasing endorphins and enkephalins. Our body’s natural pain killers which helps improve inflammation, less pain, and deeper relaxation
Acupuncture helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone)
Balances hormones (HPA Axis), to prevent severe pain and improve circulation
Increase blood flow to the endometrium to help achieve a healthy uterine lining.
Helps relax the uterus and improve blood flow to the uterus and surrounding tissues.
Increased pelvic blood flow is responsible for maintaining regular menstruation cycles and healthy ovaries.
If treating for fertility, helps keep you balanced and improve success rates through IVF treatments
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Hormones fluctuates on a weekly/monthly period we generally work to correct underlying imbalances which will take about months to create an optimum healthy environment
Since everyone situation is different we will need a Chinese medicine evaluation before recommending a plan of care
If looking to get pregnant, it is essential to start treating 3 months prior before beginning any western treatments. This will help increase the odds of conceptions when combined with both modalities.