Women’s Health Acupuncture
Women’s health acupuncture entails acupuncture for hormonal and pelvic health. We use an integrative and whole systems approach by using a combination of the knowledge of wisdom that comes from thousands of years of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the technology and research of modern day gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.
Acupuncture has a huge capacity for benefitting all people with uteruses or vaginas!
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works by the strategic insertion of small, thin and, sterile needles into specific parts of the body. Some of the various positive effects include: reducing inflammation, regulating hormones and calming the nervous system. This is done by:
Insertion of small (about the size of a dog’s whisker), sterile needles into specific parts of the body
Stimulates blood flow to area surrounding needle, therefore promoting healing encourages parasympathetic activity in the brain, inducing a state of relaxation which benefits the adrenal glands and can help reduce things like anxiety and stress
Stimulates the release of endorphins and other “feel good” hormones
Acupuncture can improve a wide range of issues or ailments such as:
poor responders to IVF (diminished ovarian reserve or history of failed cycles)
unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss or recurrent implantation failure
unexplained infertility and pre - conception care
luteal phase defect
hypothalamic amenorrhea or post - pill amenorrhea
hyperprolactinemia
PMS and PMDD
painful periods and Endometriosis
PCOS and irregular cycles
nausea during pregnancy (morning sickness)
heartburn
headaches and migraines
insomnia
stress and anxiety
low back/hip/rib/pelvic pain in pregnancy and post - partum
low milk supply
pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)
low libido
