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Dr. Orrange received her BA in Biology at the University of California, San Diego, and a Masters Degree in Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. She received her MD from the USC Keck School of…
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Endometriosis Sufferers: Have You Considered Acupuncture?
Posted in Endometriosis by Dr. Sharon Orrange on Dec 13, 2011
Endometriosis is a chronic disease that requires a life-long management plan. Despite extensive research, the best treatment for chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis is unclear. A recent review looked at acupuncture for the treatment of pain from endometriosis, and though more good studies are needed, the results were promising.
Twenty-four studies have been done on acupuncture for endometriosis; however only one trial, enrolling 67 participants is felt to be of good quality. This study found that 92% of patients with severe pain during their menstrual cycles reported that acupuncture 'cured' their pain, or was 'significantly effective,' or 'effective' compared to 60% in the Chinese herbal medicine group.
The take home message was that in this trial, auricular acupuncture was significantly more effective than Chinese herbal medicine for treating dysmenorrhea (pain during menstrual periods.)
Though the evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for pain from endometriosis is limited, these results are encouraging. We should look to the future to assess various types of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis.
Have you tried it?
- Dr O.
Twenty-four studies have been done on acupuncture for endometriosis; however only one trial, enrolling 67 participants is felt to be of good quality. This study found that 92% of patients with severe pain during their menstrual cycles reported that acupuncture 'cured' their pain, or was 'significantly effective,' or 'effective' compared to 60% in the Chinese herbal medicine group.
The take home message was that in this trial, auricular acupuncture was significantly more effective than Chinese herbal medicine for treating dysmenorrhea (pain during menstrual periods.)
Though the evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for pain from endometriosis is limited, these results are encouraging. We should look to the future to assess various types of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis.
Have you tried it?
- Dr O.
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Like whyme was saying, the alternative treatments like acupuncture and pelvic floor therapy could be useful too. You're also probably in a good area for those treatments too.
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Acupuncture worked wonders for me. My pain stopped while i was receivindg my first treatment! :-)
By whyme123 Sep 07, 2012
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Thanks for discussion about Acupuncture.Best luck!!
By johnlasseter Mar 13, 2012
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New to all of this had 1st Lap Surgery to remove severe Endo on 12/08/11 I am in more pain then I had been in the past 3yrs... Not understanding why? Can anyone relate, or tell me why? Desperate & so regret the surgery..
By Katie Ardoin Dec 26, 2011
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Acupuncture is great. As to it having surpassed Chinese Herbal Medicine, there are thousands of herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine so the formula was surpassed by the acupuncture however hundreds or thousands of formulas remain to be compared.
By DrTomChi Dec 14, 2011
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I utilize both Reiki and acupuncture to help with my endo :) It works wonders!!
By tigerlilymel Dec 13, 2011
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