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Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps
Why can acupuncture treat menstrual cramps? During menstruation, the functional layer of the uterine lining is shed, causing bleeding. Normally, only mild discomfort occurs. However, if you experience severe pain during your period, to the extent of needing painkillers, treatment is necessary. Painkillers only provide temporary relief and do not address the underlying cause. True treatment involves addressing the root cause of menstrual cramps. The most common cause is poor blood circulation in the uterine area. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this may be due to factors such as cold and dampness, blood stasis, and qi stagnation. In our experience, many patients also have imbalances in pelvic structure and nearby muscles. Many patients experience significant relief from menstrual cramps after acupuncture treatment. We typically recommend treatment for three menstrual cycles, after which you may be completely free from menstrual pain. With improved blood circulation in the uterine area, the chances of future pregnancy can greatly increase, and the risk of uterine tumors can decrease. Additionally, it can help balance the entire female hormone system.
Acupuncture and Fertility
Acupuncture and Fertility
1. Hormonal Regulation: Acupuncture influences the endocrine system, balancing hormones essential for ovulation, menstrual cycles, and pregnancy, potentially optimizing your fertility journey.
2. Enhanced Blood Flow: By promoting increased circulation to reproductive organs like the uterus and ovaries, acupuncture may improve egg quality and quantity, as well as the thickness and receptivity of the uterine lining, potentially increasing your chances of conception and successful pregnancy.
3. Stress Management: Acupuncture is known for its ability to alleviate stress by triggering the release of endorphins, calming the nervous system, and reducing blood pressure. By reducing stress levels, acupuncture may help restore hormonal balance, improve ovulation, and enhance overall well-being, potentially supporting your fertility goals.
How Acupuncture Boosts Fertility Treatments
How Acupuncture Boosts Fertility Treatments
Acupuncture can enhance your fertility treatment plan, whether natural or assisted with techniques like IVF. Here's how:
1. Improves IVF Success: Studies suggest acupuncture before and after embryo transfer may increase pregnancy rates by enhancing uterine blood flow and reducing stress and side effects of IVF medications.
2. Enhances Overall Well-being: Addressing issues like insomnia, digestive problems, and chronic pain, acupuncture improves sleep, digestion, and immunity, supporting energy levels during fertility treatments.
3. Supports Emotional Health: Providing a supportive environment, acupuncture helps manage emotions like frustration and sadness, fostering a positive mindset and resilience throughout the fertility journey.
Shirly is honored to have provided acupuncture assistance to some prospective mothers undergoing IVF. Some of them have successfully welcomed healthy babies.
What More Can Acupuncture Do for Women's Health？
What More Can Acupuncture Do for Women's Health？
1. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Acupuncture can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce androgen levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote ovulation in women with PCOS.
2. Endometriosis: Acupuncture offers relief from pelvic pain, painful menstruation, and infertility associated with endometriosis by reducing inflammation, improving blood flow, and modulating immune responses.
3. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Acupuncture can alleviate symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, bloating, breast tenderness, and headaches by balancing hormone levels and promoting relaxation.
4. Infertility： Acupuncture complements fertility treatments by improving ovarian function, enhancing uterine receptivity, reducing stress, and increasing the success rates of assisted reproductive techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
5. Postpartum Depression (PPD): Acupuncture can alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression, including mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue, by balancing neurotransmitter levels and promoting emotional well-being.
6. Menopausal Symptoms: Acupuncture offers relief from hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and vaginal dryness associated with menopause by regulating hormone levels and promoting overall vitality.
7.Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Acupuncture can help alleviate symptoms of UTIs, including pain, urgency, and frequency of urination, by enhancing immune function, reducing inflammation, and promoting urinary tract health.
These are just a few examples of the specific conditions that acupuncture can address in women's health. Acupuncture's ability to regulate the body's natural balance and promote healing makes it a valuable therapeutic option for a wide range of gynecological and reproductive issues.
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