Friday, 6 October 2023

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for secondary infertility due to severe Endometriosis

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for secondary infertility due to severe Endometriosis 


Patient in her early 40s had been struggling to conceive naturally. The clinical diagnosis was severe Endometriosis and adhesion. Due to the location of the issue, surgery was not an option. 

Patient often experienced severe period pain, passing large blood clots, poor quality of sleep and weak digestion. Acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbal medicine were offered to the patient which over time eliminated her signs and symptoms. Patient conceived naturally after two years. 

Below are tongue pictures taken before and at the end of the treatments which demonstrated how treatments had improved her overall health. 

Tongue photos at the first session: scarlet red tongue body with deep teeth marks and swollen edges

Under tongue showed fully extended thick sublingual veins





Tongue pictures taken at the last session: healthy pink tongue body with good coating and even shape, 



Under tongue showed reduced sublingual veins





Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for Tachycardia and Muscle twitching

Patient was admitted to A&E for fast heart rate, palpitation, twitching eyes and involuntary muscle movement in the body. 

After one session of acupuncture and one week of Chinese herbal medicine use, patient felt a marked improvement on twitching eyes. Muscle movement stopped and was able to sleep well. 

Lifestyle and dietary advice was also given to maintain treatment effect.