Endometriosis

As an acupuncturist since 1997 Marcus has found acupuncture to be highly effective in treating gynecological problems: PMT, Irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, Hot flushes and endometriosis. Recently more and more women have come for treatment for endometriosis as part of or all of their condition.

Endometriosis is abnormal sites of endometrial tissue that may appear in the fallopian tubes; ovaries; muscle wall of the womb; around the colon or in fact anywhere in the pelvis. Endometrial tissue is subject to the hormones that control the menstrual cycle, so following the same sequence of changes that affect the womb lining. Due to the blood not being able to escape, as in the womb, localized pressure and extreme pain occurs with each cycle where ever this endometrial tissue resides.

Marcus has found that with only 4 weekly treatments, (1 menstrual cycle), huge improvements in levels of pain and quality of menstrual flow have been observed. Other problems can also improve IBS, Headaches/Migraines, back pain and even Psoriasis as the endometriosis was the root cause. Patients often feel they have more energy through the time of the period, as well a general feeling of well being throughout the month.

Treatment is given weekly for the first month because this is when Marcus focuses on clearance treatments to release the pain, this usually gives significant improvements. So treatment can be extended to every 2 weeks with the aim to build the deficiencies mid cycle, which improves the energy of the person, then clears at the end of the cycle to continue releasing the pain. As improvements are felt, treatment is moved to monthly. The monthly treatment is just before menstruation, to keep ensuring there is no more build up of pain.

Once a few menstrual cycles have past pain free, patients can often forget when their cycle is due, as there is no pain or signs for them to work with. This is significant because prior to treatment their lives were governed by the menstrual cycle.