Acupuncture for Endometriosis
How Endometriosis impacts women
Endometriosis can feel like a persistent, invasive presence.
Chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, deep pain with intercourse, heavy or irregular bleeding, gastrointestinal symptoms, and fertility challenges are common and often interconnected.
Beyond the physical symptoms, many people describe exhaustion, emotional strain, feeling dismissed by providers, and a sense of uncertainty as they pursue diagnosis and treatments.
Endometriosis is rooted in the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which creates inflammation, scarring, and adhesions that disrupt normal pelvic function. Symptoms vary widely in type and severity and can change over time.
This variability makes individualized, compassionate care essential for reducing pain and inflammation, preserving fertility when desired, and improving quality of life.
How acupuncture can help
Acupuncture is a gentle, personalized treatment that can help with symptoms of endometriosis. It works in a few ways that matter for people with this condition:
Reduces pain: Acupuncture can lower chronic pelvic pain and painful periods by changing how the nervous system sends pain signals.
Lowers inflammation and stress: Needling can help calm the body’s stress response and reduce inflammation, which often makes pain worse.
Improves blood flow and tissue tension: Better circulation and relaxed pelvic tissues may ease cramping, help recovery after surgery, and support overall pelvic health.
Helps with related symptoms: Many people notice less fatigue, better mood, and improved day-to-day function after regular treatments.
Research shows acupuncture can help with endometriosis-related pelvic pain and painful periods. It works best as part of a broader plan — alongside medical care, lifestyle steps (like diet, movement, and sleep), and any treatments your doctor recommends. Regular sessions within a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach can improve symptom control and support fertility and long-term well-being.
What a typical session looks like, how many sessions are often needed, and how acupuncture can fit with your current care is personalized to each patient’s needs and goals.