Oriental Medicine and Women’s Health
Oriental Medicine has been addressing women’s health issues for millennia. It’s safe and time-tested with minimal side-effects. Treatments are customized to address each individual’s needs on each visit. Oriental Medicine can treat menstrual irregularities; infertility; pregnancy; post-partum; menopausal issues; and other women’s health concerns safely, effectively, and without hormones or invasive techniques. Oriental Medicine looks at and treats the whole person, not just one part or one system of the person. This allows an Oriental Medicine practitioner to impact and improve all areas of a woman’s physiology. Please see the following list for commonly treated Women’s Health conditions with Oriental Medicine.
Infertility/Fertility
- Female Infertility
- Ovulatory Disorders and Hormonal imbalances: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), high prolactin level, etc.
- Uterine Disorders: Fibroids, ovarian cysts, thin uterine lining and intrauterine adhesions (Asherman’s Syndrome), Endometitis.
- Pelvic disorders: Pelvic Inflammatory Disorders (PID), Pelvic adhesions, Endometriosis
- Frequent Miscarriage
- Unexplained infertility
When treating fertility issues, it is just as important to address the Male fertility. Remember that “It will take TWO” to make a baby. Oriental Medicine can help with:
- Sperm issues
- Endocrine disorders
- Varicocele
- Unexplained infertility
Menstrual Care
- Amenorrhea: no menstruation
- Dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation
- Irregular menstruation / abnormal uterine bleeding
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic Care
- Endometriosis
- Firbroids
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Vulvodynia
- Painful intercourse
- And more
Pregnancy Care
- Morning sickness
- Heartburn
- Headaches
- Edema
- Bowel problems
- Hemorrhoids
- Sciatic pain, Back pain and Pubic Pain
- Miscarriages
- Pre-birth care
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum depression
- Insufficient lactation
- Abnormal uterine bleeding/discharge
- Urinary problems
- Hemorroids
- Joint pain
- Care after Caesarean section
Menopausal Care
- Nightsweats
- Hot flashes
- Osteoporosis
- Decreased libido
- Irregular menses
- Vaginal dryness and irritation
- And more
Mental and Emotional Health Care
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Post traumatic disorder
- Eating disorders
- Smoking cessation
Gastrointestinal Care
- IBS
- Heartburns
- Reflux
- Other digestive disorders
Musculoskeletal Care
- Back pain
- Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis
- Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
Neurological Care
- Headaches
- Neuropathy
- Bell’s Palsy
Urological Care
- UTI
- Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/ Painful Bladder syndrome
- Urinary Incontinence
Other Conditions Treated for Women’s Health
- Sexual Health
- Weight management
- Breast health: Fibrocystic breast, Breast Cancer
- Cardiovascular health: blood pressure issues, cholesterol issues
- Dermatological conditions
- Endocrine disorders: thyroids disorders, diabetes
- And Prevention and Wellness Care
Women have much to endure in their life cycle.The role of the acupuncturist is to ease the transitions; both monthly menstrual cycle and between stages of life.Fortunately, many women listen to their bodies and seek assistance when they are out of balance.
