The Evidence
A 2023 systematic review concluded that "Acupuncture treatment for endometriosis demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in pelvic pain and should be considered as a potential treatment intervention."
(Giese, Kwon & Armour, 2023)
Acupuncture has been identified as being more effective than hormone drug therapy in the treatment of period pain and endometriosis. It has also been shown to reduce the size for pelvic masses and is useful as a preventative measure in reducing the chance of endometriosis reoccurring post surgery.
A 2023 systematic review concluded that "Acupuncture treatment for endometriosis demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in pelvic pain and should be considered as a potential treatment intervention."
(Giese, Kwon & Armour, 2023)
Watch this presentation Verity delivered to Endometriosis UK in 2020. It gives the listener an in-depth explanation of the mechanisms that exacerbate the condition.
It was so popular among the Endometriosis UK support groups that she was asked to deliver it many times.
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We start with a 30 minute consultation, after which we will refer you to treatment at one of our acupuncture clinic locations.