Patient's question:
A few days ago, my cousin had severe stomach pain and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results showed that she had endometriosis. How is endometriosis treated? Could you please help me clarify this. How is endometriosis treated?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is primarily diagnosed based on the fundamental pathogenesis of blood stasis obstructing the uterine cavity and blood stasis obstructing the Chong and Ren meridians. The primary treatment method involves promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis. Clinically, it is divided into two patterns:1. Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Pattern: This is generally treated with methods that regulate qi, promote movement, resolve blood stasis, and alleviate pain. The primary herbal formula used is Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Separating Stasis from the Middle Jiao).
2. Cold Congealing and Blood Stasis Pattern: This is treated with methods that warm the meridians, dispel cold, and promote blood circulation. The primary herbal formula used is Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Separating Stasis from the Lower Jiao).