This is also highly individualized and will be based on where the imbalances are. Your initial treatment will be a comprehensive evaluation, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese medicine. That evaluation is what determines where the needles will be placed with doing acupuncture for endometriosis.  It’s not the same for every person, and actually, it can be completely different person to person. 

The needles trigger the release of endorphins, painkillers that your body produces naturally. Acupuncture for endometriosis also promotes deep relaxation and reducing inflammation, with has the added effect of enhancing fertility.  Acupuncture for endometriosis is also beneficial for women trying to conceive with intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Many of our patients who have started acupuncture prior to IVF see significantly improved results in their egg retrievals, IUI’s and frozen embryo transfers. Acupuncture for endometoriosis before embryo transfer helps to improve how receptive the endometrial lining is to the embryo. We have seen significantly improved pregnancy rates with acupuncture before embryo transfer (FET).

How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for endometriosis?

The answer to this is actually highly individual, but there are a few things that have an effect on how well or quickly you will respond to acupuncture for endometriosis. They are listed below:

• Frequency of Treatment
• Adherence to treatment plan
• Co-morbidities
• Age
• Previous pelvic traumas (abortions, miscarriages, any kind of pelvic surgeries).

Generally, our treatment plans require at least 1x/week of acupuncture for endometriosis, to get the best results.  Some patients choose to come more often or less often, as their budget and schedule allows.  Many of our patients have at least a 50% reduction in their pain within the first few visits. For patients who are trying to conceive with endometriosis, 

Treatment plans can also include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Diet recommendations, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Daily exercises/stretches
• Stress reduction techniques

Call Hackensack Family Acupuncture & Wellness to schedule a fertility consultation or book an appointment online today.