1 in 10 people who menstruate suffer from endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that is similar to the uterine lining grows elsewhere in the pelvis and body. This tissue, just like the uterine lining, is responsive to hormones and breaks down and bleeds with each menstrual cycle but has nowhere to exit. It can irritate the surrounding tissue and form scar tissue and adhesions. It often leads to chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, pain with intercourse and/or bowel movements, infertility, digestive upset, and more. However, there are many effective treatment tools such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, and Maya abdominal therapy to reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and regulate the immune system to reduce the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. Read more about my top 10 holistic treatment strategies for endometriosis.

Symptoms associated with endometriosis we address:

• Infertility and implantation failure

• Painful menses

• Heavy bleeding

• Digestive upset

• Bloating

• Spotting