Endometriosis in Grenoble: the perspective of Chinese medicine on pain

Intense pelvic pain, debilitating periods, pain during intercourse, fatigue: endometriosis is a complex gynaecological disease. Traditional Chinese medicine does not cure it, but it can support the pain and the terrain.

Why endometriosis? The perspective of Chinese medicine

In TCM, endometriosis is read as Blood stagnation in the Lower Burner: blood that should flow and instead stagnates, forming masses (the lesions). This stagnation settles on a terrain of Cold, Qi stagnation (stress) or Kidney deficiency. The aim is to make things flow and to warm, alongside medical follow-up.

Two common patterns in practice

Blood stagnation in the Lower Burner

Fixed pelvic pain, intense during periods, clots, sensation of heaviness.

**Tongue**: purplish or purple spots · **Pulse**: deep, tight

Cold and Liver stagnation

Pain eased by warmth, aggravated by stress and cold, irregular cycles, irritability.

**Tongue**: pale or red edges · **Pulse**: deep, wiry

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Acupuncture

Points on the lower abdomen and on the Liver and Kidney meridians to restart circulation; regular sessions between cycles.

Diet

Warm and cooked, avoid cold and raw; ginger, turmeric, green vegetables to help things flow.

Lifestyle

Local warmth, gentle activity, stress management, specialist gynaecological follow-up essential.

The acupuncture points most often used for this reason: RM4, F3, RT6.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the former acts on the body's energetic balance, the latter on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to address the terrain — the ground that sustains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your own profile.

Frequently asked questions

Can TCM treat endometriosis?

No. It is a disease that requires specialist gynaecological follow-up. TCM supports the pain and the terrain.

Does it really help with the pain?

Studies exist on acupuncture and pelvic pain, with variable results. Best regarded as support for comfort.

What about fertility?

Supporting the terrain is possible, but medical follow-up remains central in plans to conceive.

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

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