Compassionate Oriental and Integrative Medicine

Office: (651) 235-7324 | Fax: (651) 714-9632
Serving Mpls., Saint Paul, Hudson and beyond
Debi Rene Weiss, LAc., Dipl.Ac., R.N., MaOM
Acupuncturist, Medical Herbalist, Holistic Nurse

Compassionate Oriental and Integrative Medicine

Office: (651) 235-7324 | Fax: (651) 714-9632
Serving Mpls., Saint Paul, Hudson and beyond
Debi Rene Weiss, LAc., Dipl.Ac., R.N., MaOM
Acupuncturist, Medical Herbalist, Holistic Nurse

How Chinese Medicine Can Be Beneficial for Women

A non-invasive approach to women's health

  • 4 in 5 menstruating American women experience at least 1 PMS symptom monthly
  • 7 in 10 American women over the age of 50 experience hot flashes
  • Severe headache pain is prevalent among women in their reproductive years
  • 75% of women experience at least 1 vaginal yeast infection in their life. 5 – 8% of women experience reoccurring infections, upwards of 4 per year.

The menstrual cycle, from puberty through menopause, is a continuous hormonal rhythm. Female health and fertility is intimately related to menstrual health. The term “yuejingbing” is the Chinese medicine term for cyclical disorders. Unlike western medical approaches to control or override the menstrual cycle via pharmaceutical and/or surgical interventions, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine aim to restore the hormonal rhythm and homeostasis.

Chinese medicine has treated women’s health for many centuries.

  • Menstrual disorders – absent, irregular, scanty, heavy or painful periods
  • PMS – Physical: palpitations, backache, bloating, breast distention, appetite changes/cravings, constipation, cramps, dizziness, easy bruising, fainting, fatigue, headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, joint/muscle pain, exhaustion, nausea/vomiting, skin blemishes, swelling of hands/feet, weight gain
  • PMS – Psychological: agitation, confusion, brain fog, crying spells, depression, difficulty concentrating, emotional hypersensitivity, forgetfulness/memory loss, irritability, mood swings, nervousness, anxiety, short temper, impatience, social withdrawal
  • Peri-menopause & menopause – hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog
  • Fertility challenges
  • Pregnancy, nausea/vomiting, pain, fatigue, post-partum depression/anxiety

What Can Chinese Medicine Do For You?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and TCM in the treatment of over 43 common disorders, including gynecological disorders. Centuries of accumulated clinical experience validates the approach of varying, or staging treatment according to specific weeks of the menstrual cycle. 

For example, in the treatment of PMS it is common to use acupuncture and/or herbs 2 weeks prior to the menses and stopped shortly after the start of the menstrual flow. Often two different herbal prescriptions are used depending upon the week of the cycle. A staging approach is also used to enhance ART fertility treatments and procedures. Morning sickness is commonly treated with acupuncture 1-3 times a week depending upon severity and whether vomiting is occurring. Menopausal hot flashes are best treated with a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines.

A safe and effective approach to women’s health.

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