According to a British Acupuncture Council national survey of acupuncturists, menstrual issues are among the top reasons why patients seek acupuncture treatments.

Acupuncture helps with following menstrual conditions:

• Pre-menstrual syndrome.
• Irregular periods.
• Painful periods.
• Heavy periods.
• Stopped or missed periods.
• Ovulation pain.

How can Acupuncture help? Specifically, acupuncture:

• Regulates the hormonal system to improve the overall menstrual cycle.
• Removes contractions within the uterus and helps increase circulation to the womb which rids pain.
• Works to restore the body’s natural circadian rhythms helping to improve sleep, mood and reduces of stress.
• Can be combined with Chinese herbs to strengthen the muscle tissue of the uterus.
• Strengthens the body to eliminate pathogens which improves overall immunity and womb health.
• Promotes ovulation.

Acupuncture is combined with dietary advice and lifestyle recommendations to create lasting improvements to the menstrual cycle.