Uterine Fibroids: How Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Restore Balance
Young Choi, L.Ac giving acupuncture treatment to patient Empress Lanice for uterine fibroids.
Finding relief from uterine fibroids can feel like an uphill battle. Many women, like Empress Lanice, struggle with heavy bleeding, intense pain, and cycles that leave them feeling drained for weeks. While conventional medicine can identify the presence of fibroids through sonograms and ultrasounds, it often lacks a clear explanation for why they occur—leaving patients without a path to non-invasive management.
At YSC Acupuncture, we look at fibroids through the lens of East Asian Medicine to address the root cause and restore your body’s natural rhythm.
The "Why" Behind Fibroids: Understanding Blood Stasis
In Western medicine, patients are often told they have multiple fibroids but are given no specific reason for their development. In East Asian Medicine, we identify the primary cause as Blood Stasis.
What is Blood Stasis?
Blood stasis occurs when your internal circulation is not strong enough to flow smoothly, causing it to become "stuck" in specific areas. For women, this blockage often happens in the uterus.
Blood stasis can be triggered by several factors:
Constitutional Weakness: A natural tendency where blood circulation is simply not strong enough.
High Stress: Emotional and mental pressure that physically impacts the body's flow.
Stagnation: Energy and blood getting stuck in various places throughout the body.
Watch: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health
Young Choi, L.Ac explains how we combine acupuncture and herbal medicine to provide an effective, non-invasive treatment plan for fibroids.
Watch: Breaking Up Blood Stasis with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
The Role of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is highly effective at "breaking up" the stagnation in and around the uterus and intestinal area. During treatment, we focus on specific points, such as Spleen 6, a vital point for women’s health that leads directly to the uterus.
Watch: Empress’s Journey with Fibroid Treatment
Empress describes the reality of living with fibroids, including heavy bleeding and the two to three weeks it often takes to feel better before the cycle starts all over again.
Watch: Empress's Story - Navigating Fibroids and Finding Relief
The Power of Herbal Medicine
While acupuncture breaks up the stagnation, herbal medicine is essential for deep, internal recovery.
Shrinking Fibroids: Specific herbal formulas work to gradually shrink existing fibroids.
Expelling Stagnation: The herbs assist the body in draining and expelling stagnant material out of the body.
Long-Term Prevention: By restoring proper circulation, herbal medicine helps ensure fibroids do not continue to grow or return.
Reclaim Your Cycle
Acupuncture and herbal medicine offer a way to manage fibroids without invasive procedures. By treating the whole body and focusing on the underlying "stasis," you can experience a lighter cycle and a much faster recovery time.