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What complementary therapies can help endometriosis symptoms?

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Evidence for complementary therapies in endometriosis is mixed, but some patients do find them helpful for symptom control—especially pain—when used alongside medical treatment. In our experience, the most common options patients ask about are nutrition-focused changes, acupuncture, and pelvic floor physical therapy.


These approaches don’t remove endometriosis or adenomyosis, but they may help reduce inflammation-driven discomfort, calm muscle guarding, and improve day-to-day function for some people. If you’re considering complementary therapies, our team can help you think through what fits your symptoms and overall treatment plan, and how it may integrate with options like excision surgery when appropriate.

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Led by Steven Vasilev, MD—an internationally recognized endometriosis specialist & MIGS surgeon—Lotus Endometriosis Institute is virtual-forward, with many patients traveling nationally for care. Clinical evaluation and surgical treatment are provided in California.

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