I have never tried it although my aunt has Fibro and swears by it. She says it helps release toxins. She also does massage therapy. I think she goes once a week. It is pricey I think. Get someone that understands the endo. I hope this helps and let me know if it works!

i loved it...used it for menopausal symptoms...they should not hurt... you should not bleed...a little spot is ok...but any more that a dot is not right...no brusing either...some of them feel strange but they dont hurt....if one is uncomfortable just tell the lady and she can adjust the needle... for me it was a great experience...

I loved acupuncture. It was a huge help for me. But it was quite expensive. If it was covered by my insurance, I would still go. If I had the funds I would still be going.

I was going two years ago, two and three times a week. My doctor was wonderful. He helped more than any surgery or medicine ever has. But my endo is severe, which is why I was going so frequently.

But with something like Endo and Acupuncture, I think you have to go as often as you can to get the results you need.

I could speek on this topic for a quite a bit. So feel free to ask more questions.

Unfortunately, I'm in California, so don't know about your area.

Hi, I just started acupuncture this week. I've read on internet and in books that it is very helpful for the Endo. I haven't noticed any changes in the pains yet, but I will surely let you know as I progress. It is not supposed to be painful, just a little awkward for the first time.

I am sorry I am the awful negative one on this, I really didn't get on with Acupuncture. I will tell you why in a minute but I just want to say please don't let me put you off. As,as you can see many have had positive results. We all react differently to different treatments. I was so sceptical when they offered me Acupuncture as I thought how on earth can sticking pins in me work! But I am willing to give anything a go to get rid of this pain. It was explained to me that we have nerve patterns in our body and by putting the needles on the nerve receptors it would stop the nerves over reacting to pain. You see our bodies might not necessarily be in pain but the nerve receptors are sending a signal to the brain saying it is. So by putting the needles in the path of the pain region they release endorphines stopping and therefore giving you a natural relief from pain. I may not of explained that exactly correct but that is what I recall being told. I may be a hard case as my lower left pelvic area is sore to the touch and I can't bear anything on it. So the therapist could not put the needles exactly on the right path. What she did was each week she would bring the needles further and further in. On my third treatment they were so near the area I couldn't bear to be touched that it brought my pain on really strong. It also made me really sick and dizzy, so even though I was a sceptic at first I can't deny something definately happened. So that was my experience. I hope some of the info I have given helps you, sorry I couldn't be more postive.

I haven't tried acupuncture for Endometriosis yet, but it's worked wonders for when my back goes out. I'm always better within 36 hours. I'm trying to make an appointment with the acupuncturist for tomorrow or Tuesday though, as the Endo pain just hit me today, so I can give feedback on that later.

I tried the acupuncture for the Endometriosis today, since I've been in quite a lot of pain since Sunday.

To book an appointment, just research the acupuncturists in your neighborhood and ring them up - see if they sound too busy or if they're willing to have you tell them a bit about your condition and set up an appt. If you have insurance, they'll want to know.
Before the appt you should definitely eat. Don't go on an empty stomach. Let the acupuncturist know if you drove yourself or were driven, and how far, in case fatigue might be an issue after the appt. After the appt, you might be very tired and the pain may still be with you. Sometimes it takes hours or up to a day to see results, especially in the beginning.

Here's what happened for me at my appt today:
I laid flat on my back on the table because it was too painful to lay on my side.
The acupuncturist used cupping - 3 cups across my abdomen, and he used the needles; two in each calf and one in each inner ankle. He used the electricity on two of the needles in my legs.
The pain went COMPLETELY away while I was in the doctor's office. It was a slice of heaven!
As soon as the treatment was over though, the pain everywhere started to come back. When I got home, pain was just as bad again as it had been, so I was about to take more Tylenol 3 but before I could reach for it, the pain went away again, AND I had all kinds of energy! It was seriously manic energy. I used the time I had to carefully do two loads of laundry, scoop the catbox and take out the trash, and do dishes. I tried to be as slow and methodical as I could, but my heart and brain were racing. Im blaming that energy on the acupuncture cuz I NEVER have this during my period.
But alas, I think I did too much. ;) And the pain set in again enough that I needed more Tylenol 3.

The Tylenol 3 has not been able to knock me out, although it did help to relieve pain.

So there's my experience - the acupuncture gave me a way to function today, and even when the pain came back, the drugs didn't completely knock me out, so I was able to remain somewhat productive.

Hi, I've had great success with accupuncture, I started it shortly after my last surgery 5 years ago for a different medical problem I had at the time, but told my accupuncturist about having endometriosis. I have gone 5 years being able to control my symptoms on less meds than previously, this flare up at the moment I believe is mostly due to adhesions & apart from a Divine miracle could not have been prevented.
It is not a cure, but it can help the symptoms, I agree with Zept, do your research first, I started weekly to fortnightly to monthly.
I also think that because I started following surgery, any patches had been treated recently, I had the best possible outcome.
I find the needles can be uncomfortable, only if they are put into a meridian at the accupuncture point where your main problem is, but a good accupuncturist will resite immediately into another site, that is still on the meridian you need.
I am the opposite of Zept I am so chilled out that I'm almost horizontal for the rest of the day following treatment!!
After treatment it is essential to drink loads, as it flushes any released toxins out of the body, mineral water or juices are the best as they don't add unneccesary toxins.