The Stuck Type

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain that we see at Yinova. It can seriously affect your ability to conceive and can also cause uncomfortable, heavy, or irregular periods. Sometimes there are no symptoms associated with endometriosis and it is only discovered when a patient is seeking treatment for infertility. We use a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbs aimed at improving blood circulation, clearing inflammation, relieving pain, and treating the patient’s underlying condition associated with their endometriosis. Patients with this condition may also benefit from making specific dietary changes to reduce their symptoms.

Fibroids grow in response to excess estrogen in the system which means that you need to reduce your exposure to external sources of estrogen and support your liver whose job it is to process estrogen for you. In Chinese medicine, fibroids are related to blood stagnation and so promoting the circulation of blood in the pelvic area is recommended.

Uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, are formed by the overgrowth of endometrial tissue. They can range in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters or larger. Growths happen on the inner wall of the uterus and can cause menstrual and fertility issues.

In Chinese medicine, uncomfortable symptoms before the period are related to Liver Qi Stagnation and by this, we mean that stress and fatigue cause qi and blood to circulate less well and our livers to function sluggishly resulting in hormonal transitions that are not smooth. At the Yinova Center, we use a combination of weekly acupuncture to move qi combined with a natural herbal formula to help balance hormones, gently and safely. Your herbs are always specially tailored to suit your particular symptoms so, for instance, if you suffer from breast tenderness we may add qing pi (Tangerine Peel) which can really help. Likewise, if abdominal bloating and gas is a problem we can add mu xiang (Costus Root) to help move qi in your abdomen.

Mittelschmerz, or ovulation pain, is one-sided pelvic pain that usually occurs during ovulation. It’s an indication that an egg has been released from an ovary, and can be helpful to note in terms of timing intercourse to conceive.