Women’s Health

Acupuncture for menstrual health

I believe that periods should not be painful nor should you have to suffer in silence! Acupuncture can be used to support menstrual issues by:

Reducing menstrual pain by regulating neuroendocrine activity and the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis. Acupuncture is also thought to relax muscle tissues and provide relief from uterine contractions that may cause period pain
Restoring regular periods to address conditions such as amenorrhea and PCOS. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help restore regular periods and ovulation
Reducing heavy bleeding by regulating the endocrine system and improving blood flow
Alleviating PMS symptoms including mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness and other symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Acupuncture is widely used to alleviate menopausal symptoms by balancing hormones and helping the body restore equilibrium. It may be effective in:

Reducing hot flashes by regulating the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis
Improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia by regulating the nervous system
Reducing mood swings and other symptoms of menopause-related depression by regulating the endocrine system
Reducing vaginal dryness by increasing blood flow to the genital area
Improving joint pain and stiffness by reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow

Acupuncture is widely used to support fertility and is considered safe when trying to conceive and during pregnancy itself. It may help with:

Balancing hormones by regulating the endocrine system
Stimulating the reproductive organs through increased blood flow. This may help improve ovarian function and uterine lining thickness
Reducing stress and anxiety that may contribute to fertility problems
Enhancing the effects of Western fertility treatments such as IVF. A number of studies have shown that acupuncture can improve the success rates of IVF
Turning a breech baby and induction of labour