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Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause & Menopause
The average age of menopause onset is 50 years old, while the early changes associated with perimenopause can begin in a woman’s 30’s to 40’s. Because this is a time characterized by fluctuations in hormone levels, which can span several years before the cessation of menses, the entire process is known as the menopausal transition.
A woman is considered to be post-menopausal when she has been without menstruation for at least 12 months.
How Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Can Help
Recent research has shown that Chinese medicine can have lasting effects on reducing the vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (i.e. hot flashes, irritability, etc.), and can help increase bone mass and density associated with osteoporosis. It can also help to increase blood circulation, which further promotes bone and heart health.
In fact, acupuncture and Chinese herbs are routinely used to help with all of the following:
- Mood swings
- Irregular bleeding
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Hot Flashes & Night sweats
- Low Libido
- Weight Gain
- Hair loss
- Headaches
- Digestive issues
By running thorough lab work, we can get a clear picture on how all systems are performing individually and collectively. By addressing the imbalances, we can greatly reduce your symptoms as well as setting you up for optimal health and disease prevention for this new phase of life!