Womxn’s Health
PCOS
PCOS is an endocrine disease, causing irregular periods and infertility in women. Studies show that acupuncture impacts beta-endorphin production which effects GnRH gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion. GnRH is responsible for follicle-stimulating hormone FSH, and luteinising hormone LH.
Meaning what exactly? Acupuncture balances your hormones responsible for ovulation, egg production and a healthy and regular menstrual cycle-naturally.
Menopausal symptoms
Acupuncture is a non-hormonal replacement therapy, proven to reduce the following symptoms associated with peri-menopause.
Insomnia, anxiety, hot flushes, night sweats and irritability.
3-8 Sessions can help to reduce your symptoms for a prolonged period of time.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent, inflammatory condition that consists of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity, causing dysmenorrhea, chronic pain, depression and infertility.
Acupuncture works by regulating hormones and reducing inflammation and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised acupuncture as an effective treatment to support symptoms.
Fertility & IVF
Acupuncture regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, helping to regulate hormones and promote increased blood flow to the uterus and endometrium, to maintain implantation of the embryo and nourish a growing embryo. It also aids to reduce stress and anxiety which can be heightened during your fertility journey.
Clinical studies show regular sessions of acupuncture treatment result in a significant increase of pregnancy for women undergoing IVF treatment.
Pregnancy
Acupuncture can help with nausea during pregnancy, pelvic, back or hip pain, miscarriage, constipation & haemorrhoids.
Acupuncture supports cervical ripening, shortening the time between your estimated date of confinement (EDC) and the actual delivery time. It can also aid to induce labour when appropriate.
Postnatal Support
Acupuncture 2-3 weeks after childbirth helps to support an efficient recovery, aid perineal healing and can help with breast feeding issues. Not to mention, gives you some alone time to reset.
Scar therapy is also available to encourage scar tissue healing from cesarean.