Understanding Endometriosis: A Chinese and Western Medicine Perspective

A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Pain, Period Health, and Fertility

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrial tissue) grows outside the uterus—most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvic lining. This tissue responds to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, often causing pain, inflammation, and scar tissue (adhesions).While Western medicine often offers hormone therapy or surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a gentle, individualized approach that works to treat the root cause, relieve pain, and improve fertility naturally.

🔹 What Are the Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Western medicine recognizes that endometriosis can cause:

Severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)Chronic pelvic pain (even outside the menstrual cycle)Pain during intercourseHeavy or irregular periodsDigestive symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation during menstruation)Infertility

Diagnosis is usually confirmed through laparoscopy, though imaging and symptom history are also used.

🔹 How Chinese Medicine Understands Endometriosis

In TCM, endometriosis falls under categories such as “Tong Jing” (painful menstruation), “Zheng Jia” (abdominal masses), and “Bu Yun” (infertility). It is most often the result of:

Qi and Blood Stagnation → Sharp, stabbing pain; clots in menstrual flow; fixed pelvic pain

Cold in the Uterus → Worse pain during cold weather or relieved by warmth; pale or scanty flow

Liver Qi Stagnation → Emotional stress, mood swings, PMS, breast tenderness

Kidney or Spleen Deficiency → Fatigue, poor uterine tone, irregular or light periods

Chinese medicine views endometriosis not just as misplaced tissue—but as a systemic imbalance involving circulation, digestion, emotion, and constitutional strength.

🌿 TCM Treatment for Endometriosis

✅ Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps:

Relieve pelvic and menstrual pain

Improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation

Balance hormone levels and regulate cycles

Support emotional well-being and reduce stress

✅ Herbal Medicine

Herbs are prescribed based on your unique TCM pattern. They may:

Move Qi and Blood to reduce pain and stagnation

Clear Cold and Damp from the uterus

Shrink or soften nodules or cystic tissue

Nourish the Kidneys and Spleen to support long-term reproductive health

✅ Moxibustion & Heat Therapy

Warming the uterus with moxa (mugwort therapy) can significantly ease Cold-related pain and improve pelvic circulation, especially in winter months.

✅ Diet & Lifestyle Support

In TCM, digestion and emotional health are closely tied to gynecology. We offer personalized guidance on:

Foods to avoid (e.g., cold, raw, dairy, greasy)Warm, nourishing diets to strengthen Qi and reduce inflammation

Gentle movement and stress-reduction practices

✅ ZiQia Self-Consistent Medicine System

At our clinic, we use the ZiQia System developed by Dr. Pan Xiaochuan. This method uses pulse-guided diagnosis and customized two-stage herbal therapy (morning and evening formulas) to:

Regulate the cycle and reduce pain

Harmonize Liver Qi and calm the nervous systemS

upport immune balance and fertility over time

💬 You Don’t Have to Live in Pain

Endometriosis may be common, but it’s not “normal”—and it’s certainly not untreatable. Chinese medicine offers a non-invasive, drug-free, and holistic option for managing this condition. Whether you're hoping to reduce pain, avoid surgery, or improve fertility, we’re here to help you regain balance, comfort, and hope.