Endometriosis pain is real, it's not "just a bad period," and you don't have to white-knuckle through it. Here's what's actually happening in your body — and how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and massage can help.

Your period should really be a non-event. No amount of pain, cramping, PMS, headache, backache or digestive issues is normal. These are all signals from your body that are telling you to pay attention and fix something! Find out how right here.

Examples and scientific research on using acupuncture to treat dysmenorrhea, period pain and endometriosis.