different organs and it’s proposed that targeting these points can affect your organs if done correctly.
During acupuncture, a professional uses specialized needles to pierce the skin at acupoints related to the issue you’re experiencing. When conducting endometriosis studies, researchers generally focused on the CV1, CV3, CV6, BL18, BL20, BL23, and ST35 acupoints but have also explored others.
It’s also important to note that most people enjoyed the positive effects of acupuncture up to three months after being treated regularly for the same amount of time. After three months, the effects started to wane. This suggests you’ll get the most out of acupuncture if you keep up with consistent treatments.
What To Expect At Your First Visit
Your first visit with an acupuncturist typically starts with an assessment. They’ll want to check your pulse, the temperature of your extremities, and your tongue as they reveal essential information. For example, your pulse and limb temperature can reveal the health of your metabolism, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.
It’s common for the verbal assessment to take a long time because they’re interested in the entire picture of your medical history. Some of the questions they may ask include the type of condition you’re dealing with, the symptoms you have, the medications or supplements you’re taking, your current diet, your medical history, your family’s medical history, and any other alternative treatments you’re trying.
To get the most out of working with an acupuncturist, it’s best to tell them about everything that’s troubling you. Given the principles of acupuncture, even the symptoms that you think are unrelated may be caused by the same issue.
Once the assessment is complete, the acupuncturist can design a program that can help you and you’ll start treatment. While acupuncture shouldn’t hurt, you should always tell the person you’re working with if you feel uncomfortable. It can take some time for all the needles to be placed in the acupoints that the acupuncturist identified and they may leave you for a bit before removing them.
Even if your doctor doesn’t talk about acupuncture, there’s enough evidence that it can help persons who are living with endometriosis. After talking to your doctor, you should research acupuncturists in the area and see which one works best for you.