Fibroids Uncovered: How Acupuncture Supports Root-Level Healing
Uterine fibroids are a common yet often misunderstood health condition affecting millions of women, especially those navigating hormonal changes, high stress levels, or a family history of fibroids. If you're experiencing heavy periods, pelvic pressure, or fatigue and want to avoid invasive treatments, you’re not alone, and there are natural options that support your healing journey.
What Are Uterine Fibroids and How Do They Form?
Fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. While the exact cause is still being studied, several factors are believed to contribute to their formation:
Hormonal Imbalance: Estrogen dominance is a key contributor. Fibroids tend to grow when estrogen levels are high and shrink when they decline (such as after menopause).
Genetic Predisposition: A family history of fibroids increases your likelihood of developing them.
Chronic Stress and Inflammation: These can disrupt hormone regulation and immune function, creating an internal environment that favors fibroid growth.
Poor Liver Function or Detoxification: The liver plays a vital role in metabolizing hormones. When sluggish, it can contribute to hormonal buildup.
Diet and Lifestyle: High consumption of processed foods, red meats, and exposure to environmental toxins may also be linked to fibroid formation.
Why Some People Choose Surgery
In some cases, surgery is recommended when fibroids severely affect quality of life. Common reasons include:
Excessive Bleeding: Leading to anemia or fatigue.
Severe Pain or Pressure: That disrupts daily activities or causes pelvic discomfort.
Infertility or Pregnancy Complications: When fibroids interfere with conception or carrying a pregnancy.
Rapid Growth: Large or rapidly growing fibroids may require removal to prevent complications.
Surgical options may include myomectomy (removal of fibroids), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), or less invasive procedures like uterine artery embolization. While surgery can offer fast relief, it doesn’t always address the root causes of fibroids and may carry risks, recovery time, or impact future fertility.
How Acupuncture Can Help with Fibroid Symptoms
At YSC Acupuncture, we understand that the journey through fibroids can be emotional and physically draining. Our approach is grounded in traditional Korean medicine, passed down through generations by Grandmaster Choi and modernized by Licensed Acupuncturist Young Choi.
Here’s how acupuncture can support you:
1. Hormonal Balance
Acupuncture helps regulate the endocrine system, which controls the hormones responsible for fibroid growth. Regular sessions can reduce estrogen dominance and promote hormonal harmony.
2. Pain Relief and Reduced Inflammation
Many women experience cramping, pressure, or lower back pain from fibroids. Acupuncture stimulates circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps release natural painkillers in the body for relief without medication.
3. Improved Blood Flow to the Uterus
By restoring proper energy (Qi) flow and blood circulation to the pelvic region, acupuncture can help reduce stagnation—an underlying cause of fibroid development in Eastern medicine.
4. Emotional and Stress Relief
Stress can worsen hormone imbalances. Acupuncture calms the nervous system and helps your body reset, creating the internal peace necessary for healing.
5. Complement to Herbal Medicine
We pair acupuncture with GM Choi’s Miracle Method Herbal Medicine, which includes tonics that support uterine health, promote detoxification, and nourish the blood.
Your Healing Journey Matters
If you’ve been told your only options are surgery or medication, but you’re looking for something more aligned with your body’s natural rhythm, know that you have choices. At YSC Acupuncture, we provide a safe space to explore holistic solutions that restore balance, ease discomfort, and empower your wellbeing.
Ready to take the next step? Book a consultation today to discover how acupuncture and Korean herbal medicine can help you feel strong, supported, and in control of your health.