Acupuncture for Female Health in Westminster
Acupuncture can support female health through all phases of life, from irregular menstrual cycles, painful periods to PCOS and menopause.
Many women are told that painful periods are just part of life. They're common, but pain that disrupts your days isn't something you simply have to put up with, and it can be a sign that something isn’t quite right. Acupuncture can help to reduce period pain, so you don’t dread every month.
If you have PCOS, acupuncture can support your cycle alongside your medical care, whether your periods are irregular or infrequent, to help get your menstrual cycle back on track.
Whatever phase you're in, Cicely builds your treatment around your own cycle, symptoms and life, combining acupuncture with Tui Na where it suits you.
How does acupuncture help menopausal symptoms?
Many women experience hot flushes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, low mood, anxiety, joint pain, brain fog or changes in bone health, sometimes all at once. Acupuncture is increasingly used to support women through peri- and post-menopause, helping the body regulate itself more effectively during this time of change.
Research suggests acupuncture works by influencing the nervous system and the body's natural chemical messengers involved in pain, temperature regulation, mood and stress.
Studies have found it supports the release of endorphins, helps regulate stress hormones such as cortisol, and influences brain areas involved in sleep, emotional regulation and temperature control.
For more information and research supporting acupuncture for menopause click the link below.