Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Clinic at Sugar Land, TX
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Endometriosis/PCOS & acupuncture
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, pain and potential infertility usually are the main concerns when people suffering this disease. The pain usually presents before or during menstrual periods. Other commonly symptoms include heavy menstrual periods or bleeding between periods , fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea, depression and anxious, etc.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects many women and girls. It can cause irregular or absent periods; excess hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, or upper thighs; weight gain , acne, oily skin, dark or thick skin patches on the neck or in the armpits, under the breasts, etc. PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility. PCOS can also increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure and bad cholesterol level.
What are the benefits of acupuncture for endometriosis/PCOS?
Acupuncture treatment is a comprehensive healing process. The mechanisms are complicated. The benefits what we see in clinic usually include but not limited to:
1. Manage Pain
2. Regulate menstruation cycle
3. Stop heavy bleeding
4. Improve gastrointestinal symptoms
5. Boost energy, improve mental health
6. Control acne, improve skin conditions
7. Improve metabolic and reproductive functions.
8. Manage infertility, or increase the success rates of IVF/FET
9. Minimal side effects
Acupuncture disadvantages and solutions
1. Multiple sessions required for good results. You need to take the time to be present at the clinic to get treatment.
2. Insurance usually doesn’t cover acupuncture treatment for these conditions.
Solutions:choose our yearly plan to reduce your economic burden. Combine acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment together to reduce the frequency of visiting the clinic.
Other key points you need to know
For those conditions, lifestyle change, proper exercises, building up positive thoughts are very important whatever western or eastern medicine you choose. We will give you detailed guidance, step by step, during your acupuncture visits.