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

Overcoming Secondary Infertility Caused by Severe Endometriosis with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

A woman in her early 40s came to us after struggling with secondary infertility. She had been diagnosed with severe endometriosis and adhesions, which, due to their location, made surgical intervention unfeasible. Alongside her fertility challenges, she experienced debilitating symptoms, including:

• - Severe menstrual pain

• - Passing large blood clots

• - Poor sleep quality

• - Weak digestion

  
  

These symptoms not only affected her physical health but also took a toll on her emotional well-being.

Treatment Approach

We developed a comprehensive treatment plan combining acupuncture, acupressure, and customized Chinese herbal medicine. Over time, these therapies worked synergistically to address her underlying imbalances, alleviate her symptoms, and improve her overall health.

Remarkable Outcomes

• Symptom Relief: Her severe period pain, clotting, and digestive issues resolved entirely.

• Improved Sleep: She began experiencing restful, rejuvenating sleep.

• Natural Conception: After two years of consistent treatment, she successfully conceived naturally—a testament to her body’s restored balance and vitality. (Updated in 2025: she felt pregnant naturally again!)

   

Tongue Diagnosis: A Visual Journey

Tongue diagnosis played a key role in monitoring her progress. At her first session, her tongue displayed a scarlet red tongue body with deep teeth marks and swollen edges, indicating significant internal imbalances. By the end of treatment, her tongue showed remarkable improvement, reflecting her enhanced overall health.

This case underscores the power of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in addressing complex conditions like endometriosis and infertility. By focusing on holistic healing and restoring balance, we were able to support her journey to motherhood and improved well-being.

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

To enquire or book an appointment, please email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk with your contact details. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

Acupuncture for secondary infertility 

                  Acupuncture for secondary infertility, image source  

39 years old female patient had been trying to conceive naturally for a year for a second child before seeking help from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fertility tests revealed low AMH level. Patient was also diagnosed with under-active thyroid. 

After nine month of regular acupuncture and taking herbal medicine to help regulate menstrual cycle and improve ovulation, patient fell pregnant naturally. 

It can take longer for patients to conceive the second child due to increased age, erratic eating pattern, demanding family and working life. Treatments are focused on nourishing the body, improving digestion and quality of sleep, stimulating ovulation and lengthening fertility window. 

To enquire or book an appointment, please email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk with your contact number.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

The patient

Full time working mum of one struggled to conceive again. She suffered from extreme fatigue, lower back pain, low moods, stress related digestive issues, frequent night urination (2/3 times a night) disturbing sleep, poor sleep quality and circulation. 

Treatment plan

Focus on strengthen the digestion, improve energy level, release stress, boost Kidney energy which is vital in fertility. 

Progress of treatment

Week 1: reduced night urine to just once a night, no more feeling bloated after food, noticeable improvement on energy level. Patient couldn't lay flat on her back on the first visit due to back pain;

Week 2: Lower back pain had improved and patient was able to receive treatment comfortably on her back, able to sleep through the night without the need to get up for night urine;

Week 3: Improved circulation, patient no long felt cold. No longer feeling low. sleeping much better;

Week 4: Improved bowel movement, slight cramping pain over womb which also felt during first pregnancy;

Week 5: Patient reported a positive pregnancy test on day 29!

Please visit www.xuclinic.co.uk if you require any further information or email ivyxxu@xuclinic.co.uk  with your contact number to book a consultation. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

Acupuncture and herbal medicine for secondary infertility

The patient

Female patient in her late 30s had been trying to conceive naturally since an ectopic pregnancy. Her period cycle was longer than usual averaging around 35 days and experienced premenstrual tension such as headaches and period pain. Patient also suffered from periodic eczema flare up on her fingers.

The treatment

Patient received weekly acupuncture treatments and took Chinese herbal medicine for 5 months. Dietary advice was also given to the patient to facilitate the treatment.

Outcome

Patient's period cycle reduced to 30 days and premenstrual tension symptoms gradually subsided. Ovulation discharge increased in volume, lengthen of days with improved consistency. Patient fell pregnancy in the 5th cycle. Eczema on fingers cleared with no further flare up.

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Regulating abnormalities associated with the period is the key to acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for fertility. This can usually be achieved between 3 to 6 menstrual cycles.