Acupuncture for women’s health

Acupuncture can be helpful for endometriosis, painful periods, irregular menstruation, hormone regulation, the symptoms of PCOS, perimenopause and menopause.

Acupuncture for women's health

Acupuncture and hormones

The hormonal shifts that happen throughout a woman’s life can throw up many different health challenges, from pain to psycho-emotional symptoms, low energy, brain fog and hot flushes. Acupuncture provides a safe and effective treatment option that is free from serious side effects.

Acupuncture and periods

Pain associated with menstruation (dysmenorrhea), can have a large impact on quality of life and is extremely common, effecting 50-90% of young women. Despite this conventional treatment options are often limited, and getting a diagnosis can be very slow.
 
The good news is, studies have shown acupuncture to be more effective than medication (NSAIDs) to reduce pain levels, and also that the effects are long lasting. Many clients also find acupuncture treatment to be very effective for irregular cycles, and to help balance hormonal mood changes.
 
Acupuncture for endometriosis
 
Endometriosis is another common condition and is estimated to effect around 1 in 10 women. It is thought to be caused by systemic inflammation and can cause pain in different areas of the body, often but not always during menstruation or ovulation. Current medical treatments include NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives and surgery. Acupuncture can help in two ways: firstly by helping to reduce pain, and secondly by reducing inflammation in the body.
 
Acupuncture for perimenopause and menopause
 
From a woman’s early 40’s or younger the hormonal shift that starts with perimenopause and ends with menopause can bring with it many debilitating symptoms ranging from insomnia to anxiety, hot flushes, aches and pains, brain fog and migraines. Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment option during this transition, as it helps to balance hormones, regulate the nervous system, and reduce inflammation and pain.
 
Acupuncture and PCOS
 
There are many different symptoms of PCOS including: No or irregular periods, infertility, increase in body hair, acne, increase in weight, insulin resistance and high blood pressure. Acupuncture can be a helpful support option and has been shown to help promote ovulation, balance hormones and improve mental wellbeing.


How acupuncture works for women’s health​

Regulation of hormones​
Reduction in pain and inflammation
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system

Women’s health at Brighton Acupuncture

Tam is passionate about helping women navigate the physical and emotional symptoms associated with hormonal fluctuations and imbalance.

Treatments for painful periods, absent periods, endometriosis, perimenopause, menopause and PCOS​
Evidence based approach
Integrated style looks at symptoms and cause
Warm and friendly clinic spaces​
Tam Handley acupuncturist Brighton
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