Acupuncture for menopause nyc

 

WHAT IS menopause?

  •  Natural process for females occurring throughout the reproductive cycle.

  • The end stage of your menstrual cycle after stopping for a year. Typically occurs 40s-50s. However there are cases of early menopause occurring in the 30s.

  • Ovaries decreases production of testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen.

  • Although menopause is not a disease. Some women will not feel any ill effects during this period. Others who are unlucky can experience mild-severe symptoms listed below.

In Western societies 80% of women have symptoms, ranging from mild and quite transient to severe and debilitating.

In Western societies 80% of women have symptoms, ranging from mild and quite transient to severe and debilitating.

SYMPTOMS

  • Hot flashes (day, night, both)

  • Insomnia

  • Brain fog

  • Forgetfulness

  • Fatigue

  • Moodiness

  • Vaginal dryness/itchiness

  • Weight gain

  • Decreased bone density

 

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE HELP peri-menopause?

  • Chinese medicine helps to transition the end phase of the reproductive cycle smoothly.

  • Acupuncture helps balance hormones thereby reducing hot flashes and promoting better sleep.

  • Traditional Chinese medicine views the kidney, liver, and spleen as the organs that will need to be balanced in the treatment of menopause. As the kidney and liver help secretes many different hormones.

HOW MANY TREAtmENTS WILL I NEED?

  • Since everyone situation is different, we will need a Chinese medicine evaluation before recommending a plan of care

  • Cases range from acute to chronic, and hormones fluctuates on a weekly/monthly period. We generally work to correct underlying imbalances which will may two weeks to 3 months.

Make your Acupuncture treatment for menopause in new york city today.