Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, including pelvic regions and elsewhere and leads inflammation and scar tissue which can cause severe pain in the pelvis. Endometriosis can start at a person’s first menstrual period and last until menopause.
Causes and signs Endometriosis
The cause of endometriosis is unknown, theories related to endometriosis shows possible causes are:
- Endometrial cells transport via Blood or lymph system
- Direct endometrial cells transplantation
- Genetics
- Reverse menstruation
- Other cells become endometrial cells
Symptoms and signs of endometriosis includes:
- Pains during periods, sex, toilet using
- Chronic pain and fatigue
- Infertility
- Depression
TCM perspective on Endometriosis
In TCM, endometriosis is often classified under the broader umbrella of “abdominal masses” or “blood stasis” conditions. The approach to treating endometriosis in TCM involves balancing the body’s energy and addressing underlying imbalances rather than simply alleviating symptoms.
Here are some key points on TCM perspective on endometriosis
- Qi and Blood Stagnation
- Dampness and Phlegm Accumulation
- Heat of Cold Accumulations
- Kidney deficiency
Service at our Chatswood Clinic
Combination method with acupuncture, moxa, herbal medicine and life style regulate aims to restore the balance of Qi and blood, remove blockages, and resolve dampness and phlegm.