Acupuncture for Women's Health North London
How we can help Women's health
Women’s health refers to physical, emotional and mental well-being. It encompasses reproductive health, maternal health, gynaecological health and overall wellness.
Through our array of services, we offer professional Acupuncture, holistic support and guidance for all aspects of women’s health.
Patients visit our clinic with a range of Women's health conditions including but not limited to: PCOS, Endometriosis, pain management, peri/menopause, headaches, fertility and IVF Support, period pain, PMT, stress and anxiety and depression. We see a lot of patients to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
Acupuncture for women's health
Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovaries is an increasingly common condition where numerous fluid filled cysts grow around the ovary. It is currently estimated that polycystic ovaries can be seen on ultrasound in 25% of women. This can prevent ovulation and make the menstrual cycle irregular (generally tending to be longer). Associated symptoms include excessive hair growth, weight gain and acne as there is imbalance in the male/female hormones in the body. It is also a common cause of infertility.
Dietary and lifestyle factors also play an important role in the treatment of this condition.
Research for Acupuncture Treatment for Polycystic Ovaries
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body. It is an increasingly seen condition in the west and is typically diagnosed by laparascopy or inferred from a symptom pattern by a gynaecologist.
It can appear in many different places, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, inside the tummy, and in or around the bladder or bowel.
Symptoms of endometriosis
The symptoms of endometriosis can vary. Some women are badly affected, while others might not have any noticeable symptoms.
Symptoms can include:
- period pain that it isn’t relieved with painkillers
- heavy periods – for example, you may need to use lots of tampons or pads (or use them together), or the blood might soak through your clothes
- pelvic pain – this may just occur around the time of your period or you may have it all the time
- pain during and after sex
Endometriosis is one of the main causes of infertility although the reason for this is uncertain.
The British acupuncture council provides a fact sheet on endometriosis including research. For further information, please click here
Endometriosis Research
https://www.dovepress.com/is-acupuncture-effective-in-the-treatment-of-pain-in-endometriosis-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JP
Menstrual Disorders
There are many different menstrual disorders including:
- Amenorrhoea (no periods) -
- Dysmenorrhoea (Painful Periods)
- Metrorrhagia (Irregular and inter menstrual bleeding)
- Mettoraghia (Heavy Menses)
- Oligomenorrhea (Infrequent menstruation)
- Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
In Chinese medicine the menstrual cycle should be pain free and uneventful. By using the Chinese diagnostic system it is possible to find and treat the root cause of these disorders and return the menstrual cycle to a normal and regular flow. Many women use this to support a healthy menstrual cycle leading to a better quality of life or in conjunction with Fertility Acupuncture sessions at the clinic.