Condition · Evidence Hub
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Endometriosis
Does vagus nerve stimulation help with endometriosis? 1 human study has investigated VNS for endometriosis, including 1 controlled trial, published in 2025. The study uses transcutaneous auricular (taVNS) stimulation. Findings vary by study design and population; the study below is ranked by evidence strength so you can weigh the research directly.
1 controlled trial
1
Human Studies
1
controlled trial
75+
Participants
2025–2025
Years Spanned
Evidence by Tier
strongest → weakest
- 1Controlled clinical trials
Stimulation Method
- 1taVNS
Research Momentum
1 of 1 study (100%) published since 2022 — an actively growing evidence base.
The studies
1 study · strongest evidence firstReduced vagal tone in women with adenomyosis
Zeng et al. · Reproduction & fertility · 2025 · n = 75
controlled trialstaVNS