Endometriosis + Lipedema: A TCM Perspective
Endometriosis and lipedema are different conditions, but both may involve hormonal sensitivity, inflammation, chronic pain, and fluid-tissue congestion@Current research suggests a possible connection, although the relationship is still being studied and is not yet fully established. ([
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12839153/?utm_source=openai))
In Traditional Chinese Medicine this pattern may be viewed through:
🌿 Spleen Qi deficiency — impaired transformation and transportation, contributing to Dampness and heaviness.
🌿 Dampness and Phlegm— a TCM pattern associated with swelling, tissue congestion, fatigue, and a feeling of fullness.
🌿 Liver Qi stagnation— stress, cyclical symptoms, PMS, irritability, and constrained circulation.
🌿 Blood stasis— fixed or stabbing pelvic pain, painful periods, clots, and chronic localized discomfort.
🌿 Stomach–Spleen disharmony— digestive symptoms that may accompany ...