Endometriosis

Other Treatment

To help relieve the stress and pain of endometriosis, you can consider using complementary and alternative treatments. Researchers have not yet looked at these therapies as endometriosis treatments. But the following have proven benefits for treating other conditions:

• Acupuncture and acupressure are used to relieve pain and to help treat some health conditions, including asthma and osteoarthritis.¹⁶
• Meditation is used to lower stress and relieve pain and to help treat some health conditions, including high blood pressure.

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW Ralph Poore Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: August 1, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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