Women's health · Endometriosis
Does this sound familiar?
The TCM view
Traditional Chinese Medicine often describes endometriosis-type pain in terms of Blood stasis and Qi stagnation — fixed, stabbing or cramping pain. Treatment is tailored to the full pattern, including digestion, energy and emotional strain.
The medical view
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. Diagnosis and treatment belong with your gynecologist. Acupuncture is used as complementary pain and wellbeing support; it does not remove endometriosis lesions.
Your care at Seven Medicine
How long care usually takes
Because endometriosis is chronic and cyclical, progress is usually evaluated over several cycles, with your plan adjusted as we learn how you respond.
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Acupuncture, and where appropriate gentle heat (moxibustion), oriented toward pelvic pain and the tension that accumulates around it.
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Visits can be timed around predictable flare windows when that's helpful.
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Digestion, sleep, fatigue and stress are part of the plan too.
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Dr. Kristina works alongside surgical and medical management, never in place of it.
Research
Reviewed October 2026. Research describes groups of people, not guarantees for any individual. Explore the research →
An older Cochrane review found only one eligible trial. A 2025 review of nine small trials found acupuncture reduced endometriosis-related pain but noted methodological weaknesses and called for larger studies. Acupuncture may be considered as a complement to gynecologic care.
A 2016 Cochrane review of 42 trials found lower pain scores with acupuncture than with no treatment or NSAIDs in several studies, but results versus sham were inconsistent and overall quality was low. The reviewers concluded there isn't enough evidence to say whether acupuncture or acupressure work for period pain.
Patient experiences
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences, not typical or guaranteed results.
Meet your practitioner
DAcCHM, M.CM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Dr. Kristina completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine as valedictorian, summa cum laude, after earning master’s degrees in both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her clinical training spans hospital and rehabilitation settings in Minnesota and clinical study in Zhengzhou, China.
She explains your care in both TCM and familiar medical terms, so you understand what she’s seeing, why she recommends what she does, and how you’ll know if it’s working.
Dr. Kristina holds a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist, not a medical physician (MD/DO), and works alongside — not in place of — your medical team.
FAQ
No — acupuncture does not remove endometriosis. Research suggests it may help some people with endometriosis-related pain, but evidence is limited. It's offered as complementary support.
Yes. Many patients seek support after surgery. Dr. Kristina will ask about your surgical recovery and timing before treating near the abdomen.
Yes, as complementary support coordinated with your fertility team. See our fertility page for how that works.
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