Acupuncture for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Problems dealing with the female reproductive system are best treated through the use of oriental medicine and acupuncture. These problems can include premenstrual syndrome, menopause, infertility, fibroids, and endometriosis. The two methods use to treat these problems are not only for fertility, but are used to enhance a woman’s life in general by making sure essential hormones are being produced as should.

The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome include irritability, anxiety, problems with bowel movements, loss of libido, lack of focus, depression, breast tenderness, or acne. These symptoms are not only distinct to each other, but can also change every month as well as increase or decrease in severity. The reasons for premenstrual syndrome usually correlate with the balance of a woman’s Qi throughout the body which can be disrupted by factors such as a high stress level, traumatic events, poor diet, poor lifestyle, or a weak level of Qi. Qi can be enhanced through the means of the liver with oriental medicine and acupuncture.

The part of the body responsible for managing the flow of Qi is the liver. The liver regulates the flow of this energy in order for us to live in our bodies in its best condition. Liver Qi Stagnation occurs when the function of the liver becomes imbalanced or disrupted which can cause a person’s life energy to weaken. If this occurs serious problems like premenstrual syndrome can occur. Symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation can include moodiness, sighing, abdominal distention, sour regurgitation, feeling a knot in the throat, pain below the ribs, painful periods, irregular periods, nausea, irritability, chest congestion, constipation, belching, distention of the breasts before a period occurs, or diarrhea.

Acupuncture is extremely effective at treating menstrual disorders including: painful periods, irregular periods, amenorrhea and PMS. Please call us for more information.