ENDOMETRIOSE - A ABORDAGEM DA MEDICINA TRADICIONAL CHINESA PARA A ENDOMETRIOSE
Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has emerged as a complementary therapeutic approach of growing interest. Objective: This study aims to analyze the therapeutic potential of TCM in the treatment of endometriosis, highlighting its benefits, limitations, and the available scientific evidence. Methodology: A literature review was conducted, selecting studies on the use of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Moxibustion in the treatment of endometriosis. Results: The studies analyzed indicate that these therapies may significantly reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life, with few reported adverse effects. Conclusion: TCM appearsto be a promising alternative in the treatment of endometriosis, particularly in pain relief, although further research is needed to validate and integrate this therapeutic approach into conventional clinical practice.
Authors
- Graça Pacheco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7123-1273)
- J-C. Bernhard
- Nuno Pereira
- A.R. Figueira
- Alice Clara Santos de Oliveira
- A. M. Ruiz Montes
- Sandra Aparecida Ribeiro
- Ana Alves
- Filipa Sousa Maria
- Rodrigo Rouqueiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2046-0798)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista Científica Semana Acadêmica
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.35265/2236-6717-262-13196
- Primary Topic
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00