Acupuncture Treatment for Prolapsed Uterus

Prolapsed Uterus

Western medicine- downward displacement of the uterus, usually as a result of weakening or stretching/tearing (during childbirth) of the supporting tissues. It is divided into 3 degrees of severity.

Degrees: 1. cervix falls to pubis symphysis 2. can see cervix 3. uterus exits to external (procidentia)



Spleen Qi deficiency

Acupuncture – moxa and needle, Du 20, Ren 4, 6, GB 28 (meeting hui of the Dai Mai), ST 36.

Kidney Yang deficiency

Acupuncture – moxa and needle, Ren 4, KI 6 & 12 (lift Qi), Zigong

- tinnitus, light headed- Du 20, BL 23

- weak sore back and/or knees- BL 23, KI 3

Damp/Heat in low Jiao

Acupuncture – sedate, BL 20 & SP 9 (damp), LR 5 (heat), Ren 3 & BL 32 (diuresis)

- bloating- ST 25, 36





Alternative Treatment Methods

auricular- uterus, subcortex, sympathetic, LR, SP, KI

injection- Dang Gui or vit B1, B12, in LR 8, BL 23, daily for 7 days

scalp- reproductive regions, foot motor sensory regions

electrical- local points, points to direct the Qi upwards