EIGHT SYMPTOMS OF STRESS: REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
April 11th, 2008
The use of acupuncture to treat reproductive disorders can produce excellent results. Commonly treated conditions include painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) and absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). Acupuncture therapy and Chinese herbal medicine can treat and relieve the symptoms of many other gynecological conditions as well.
Dysmenorrhea is a common symptom, reported by 25 percent of women, and by up to 90 percent of adolescents. Dysmenorrhea is commonly categorized as primary (absence of pelvic pathology), or secondary (presence of pelvic pathology, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease). Lower abdominal pain is the main symptom, which often is not manageable by NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Acupuncture for the treatment of reproductive disorders is well tolerated, free of side effects and has been approved by FDA. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic pelvic pain, and its use has been recommended by the National Institutes of Health for the treatment of several health conditions, including dysmenorrhea.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of primary or secondary dysmenorrhea symptoms such as painful menstrual cramps, low back pain accompanied with swelling and general discomfort. Overall treatment response to acupuncture, including reduction of pain and NSAID consumption, occurs in a majority of individuals.
Women treated with acupuncture for dysmenorrhea may have complete cessation of pain for several consecutive menstrual periods. Acupuncture can aid in minimizing the discomfort experienced during menstruation. Acupuncture treatment regulates the body’s chi (vital energy) circulation, which aids in prevention of cramps in future menstrual cycles. Your acupuncture physician may also recommend Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction with acupuncture to assist in maintaining smooth circulation of the body’s chi.
For individuals experiencing amenorrhea, or absence of menstruation, acupuncture can rebalance the menstrual cycle. Acupuncture effectively treats both primary amenorrhea (menstruation that has not begun by age 16) and secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstruation in pre-menopausal women).
Amenorrhea in Chinese Medicine is often diagnosed as originating from a deficiency of chi and/or blood; chi regulates normal menstrual cycles. Although both traditional Chinese medicine and conventional Western medicine aim to achieve the same goal (restart the periods and restore the normal cycle), differences exist between these two modalities. Acupuncture stimulates the body to regulate its normal hormonal production, while conventional Western medicine restores the function of the thalamus-pituitary-ovary axis through the use of artificial hormones.
Symptoms of primary amenorrhea treatable with acupuncture may include: Headaches, acne, vision difficulties, excessive hair growth, and abnormal blood pressure. Symptoms of secondary amenorrhea that respond well to acupuncture therapy include: Weight loss, headaches, breast tenderness, nausea, and vision difficulties.
Acupuncturists treat individuals experiencing amenorrhea based on a tailored assessment of the excesses and deficiencies of chi located in various meridians. Acupuncture can improve the hormonal imbalances that may be associated with amenorrhea. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine aim to restore normal menstruation by strengthening the body and increasing blood flow to the pelvic organs.
Acupuncture for reproductive disorders is an individualized program of treatment that addresses the specific imbalance of each individual. Acupuncture for reproductive disorders and Chinese herbal medicine have proven effective in the treatment of many physical and hormonal imbalances which can result in reproductive disorders. Additionally, acupuncture has a number of beneficial general health effects such as decreased heart rate, lowered blood pressure, stress reduction, and increased energy.
A comprehensive treatment plan for reproductive disorders may include a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and specific exercises that enhance chi flow.
The use of acupuncture to treat reproductive disorders can produce excellent results. Commonly treated conditions include painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) and absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). Acupuncture therapy and Chinese herbal medicine can treat and relieve the symptoms of many other gynecological conditions as well.
Dysmenorrhea is a common symptom, reported by 25 percent of women, and by up to 90 percent of adolescents. Dysmenorrhea is commonly categorized as primary (absence of pelvic pathology), or secondary (presence of pelvic pathology, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease). Lower abdominal pain is the main symptom, which often is not manageable by NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Acupuncture for the treatment of reproductive disorders is well tolerated, free of side effects and has been approved by FDA. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic pelvic pain, and its use has been recommended by the National Institutes of Health for the treatment of several health conditions, including dysmenorrhea.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of primary or secondary dysmenorrhea symptoms such as painful menstrual cramps, low back pain accompanied with swelling and general discomfort. Overall treatment response to acupuncture, including reduction of pain and NSAID consumption, occurs in a majority of individuals.
Women treated with acupuncture for dysmenorrhea may have complete cessation of pain for several consecutive menstrual periods. Acupuncture can aid in minimizing the discomfort experienced during menstruation. Acupuncture treatment regulates the body’s chi (vital energy) circulation, which aids in prevention of cramps in future menstrual cycles. Your acupuncture physician may also recommend Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction with acupuncture to assist in maintaining smooth circulation of the body’s chi.
For individuals experiencing amenorrhea, or absence of menstruation, acupuncture can rebalance the menstrual cycle. Acupuncture effectively treats both primary amenorrhea (menstruation that has not begun by age 16) and secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstruation in pre-menopausal women).
Amenorrhea in Chinese Medicine is often diagnosed as originating from a deficiency of chi and/or blood; chi regulates normal menstrual cycles. Although both traditional Chinese medicine and conventional Western medicine aim to achieve the same goal (restart the periods and restore the normal cycle), differences exist between these two modalities. Acupuncture stimulates the body to regulate its normal hormonal production, while conventional Western medicine restores the function of the thalamus-pituitary-ovary axis through the use of artificial hormones.
Symptoms of primary amenorrhea treatable with acupuncture may include: Headaches, acne, vision difficulties, excessive hair growth, and abnormal blood pressure. Symptoms of secondary amenorrhea that respond well to acupuncture therapy include: Weight loss, headaches, breast tenderness, nausea, and vision difficulties.
Acupuncturists treat individuals experiencing amenorrhea based on a tailored assessment of the excesses and deficiencies of chi located in various meridians. Acupuncture can improve the hormonal imbalances that may be associated with amenorrhea. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine aim to restore normal menstruation by strengthening the body and increasing blood flow to the pelvic organs.
Acupuncture for reproductive disorders is an individualized program of treatment that addresses the specific imbalance of each individual. Acupuncture for reproductive disorders and Chinese herbal medicine have proven effective in the treatment of many physical and hormonal imbalances which can result in reproductive disorders. Additionally, acupuncture has a number of beneficial general health effects such as decreased heart rate, lowered blood pressure, stress reduction, and increased energy.
A comprehensive treatment plan for reproductive disorders may include a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and specific exercises that enhance chi flow.
For more information about acupuncture therapy for reproductive disorders contact Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500. March 31.
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