Does TCM Have Treatments for Women’s Health?

Several areas of women’s health can be addressed by acupuncture and TCM for example menstrual difficulties (such as pms/pmdd), pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and post-partum.

MENSTRUATION

Although menstruation is a natural and normal process it can be a difficult one for many women. The symptoms may include pain, depression, anxiety, fatigue, breast tenderness, insomnia and gastro-intestinal disturbances. These symptoms may have a significant impact on normal daily life. Acupuncture and herbs produce good results in the treatment of both PMS and PMDD.

PREGNANCY

Pregnancy marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to cherish and guide a new baby. Whether you are a first-time parent or introducing a new sibling to your family, pregnancy can be a time of joy, curiosity and wonder. There may also be conditions which cause pain or discomfort. For many pregnancy related conditions acupuncture offers a safe alternative to prescription drugs. For example:

  1. Threatened miscarriage
  2. High blood pressure
  3. Edema
  4. Nausea/ vomiting/heartburn
  5. Sleep disturbances
  6. Pains
  7. Stress/anxiety
  8. Breech presentation
  9. Premature labor

BIRTH / PRE-BIRTH ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture also offers physical and emotional support for childbirth. In the three weeks preceding your due date, Acupuncture treatment encourages softening and thinning of the cervix. These treatments reduce your chance of going beyond 40 weeks and can shorten labor. It can also be used during childbirth as it reduces the need for pain medication and augmentation. In addition, whether for pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum, acupuncture provides powerful relief from anxiety.

WHY RECEIVE PRE-BIRTH ACUPUNCTURE?

In preparation for birth, we begin weekly acupuncture treatments at 36-37 weeks. The acupuncture can:

  1. Help induce labour when overdue
  2. Reduce cesarean rates
  3. Reduce need for oxytocin
  4. Minimize need for pain medication
  5. Manage anxiety
  6. Correct posterior or breech presentation

POSTPARTUM

Acupuncture and herbs can help to replenish your body after the many challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. Some problems you may face include insufficient milk production, blocked milk duct, depression, insomnia, and constipation. Also, with the around-the-clock nurturing your new baby requires, your body may be stiff and sore. Acupuncture offers clinically proven relief of such complaints.