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Chinese Medicine and Women’s Health

Jun 16, 2021

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, weakening of key female reproductive health aspects might be linked with genetic defects, overwork, too little rest, injury from too much menstrual bleeding, emotional distress, improper diet, too much alcohol, or too much chilled food. Contemporary TCM practitioners believe that some medicines and medical interventions, like long-term use of hormonal birth control methods, can also have a detrimental effect on the female system.

 

Is there a natural, non-invasive way to help ease symptoms of women’s health issues? Yes!

 

A multitude of scientific studies has shown that TCM is an effective way to treat many gynecological health conditions and to maintain general good health for women. That includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, which are finally gaining more and more scientific validity in the Western Medicine arena—though they have been used successfully for centuries!

 

Women’s health issues that can be supported by TCM include reproductive health (fertility and prenatal care), menstrual wellness, menopause and perimenopause symptoms, and so much more. Because so many gynecological issues involve painful symptoms, and acupuncture is proven to provide pain relief, it’s natural that acupuncture is so helpful when it comes to women’s health.

 

Blood Flow

So much of our health depends on the flow of blood throughout our body and to our organs—this is even more important for women. Scientific studies show that acupuncture is effective for improving blood flow to vital organs as it relaxes blood vessels, and reduces high blood pressure.

 

Fibromyalgia

5 million people in the United State suffer from fibromyalgia, and most of those are women. Fibromyalgia is complicated and can be difficult to treat, because of its many linked causes and symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, acupuncture can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia symptoms.

 

Fertility

Recent studies have found that acupuncture may improve menstrual health and help women conceive. By reducing stress, balancing hormones, and regulating the menstrual cycle, fertility will improve, whether when trying to conceive naturally or combining TCM with reproductive medicine.

 

PMS

An analysis of 15 studies found that acupuncture treatment was significantly effective in treating PMS, compared with medicine and sham acupuncture. While larger studies are needed to fully confirm the scientific evidence of acupuncture to treat Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms, there is a slew of promising research to back it. Since PMS has such varied effects on different women—from moodiness to severe abdominal pain—there are also a variety of ways acupuncture and TCM may be used to help. In particular, studies show that acupuncture and acupressure are sure-fire solutions for mood swings, depression, pain, and anxiety—some of the major symptoms of PMS.

 

Sources: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3962314/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5676441/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1068607X01000853?via%3Dihub

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2396473/

 

 

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