September is PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, awareness month – an attempt to raise awareness and promote education on the hormonal health issue that so many silently struggle with. Unfortunately PCOS is largely misunderstood and often goes both undiagnosed and untreated.
As PCOS Awareness Month unfolds this September, it’s a perfect time to become educated on this condition, its prevalence, and the treatments available to those affected.
Understanding PCOS: A Growing Global Health Concern
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome isn’t just about periods, it’s a hormonal disorder impacting 8–13% of women in their reproductive years and as many as 70% of women with PCOS go undiagnosed.
PCOS is a lifelong condition that can lead to many health risks and has been linked to uterine cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea, and depression. Sadly, PCOS is also one of the leading causes of female infertility.
With nearly 1 in 10 women affected, the need for awareness, understanding, and effective treatments for PCOS is essential.
TCM Wisdom & PCOS
While various treatment options exist to help manage PCOS, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer safe, drug free, and effective treatment.
Unlike many Western medicine methods, TCM aims to restore balance and harmony in the body by addressing the root causes of health issues, including PCOS. Instead of masking challenging symptoms with the use of harsh medications, TCM targets the underlying causes to correct the body’s balance and help provide relief.
Points for Wellness: Using TCM to Treat PCOS!
Dr. Beth Dorsey, L.Ac, FABORM is incredibly experienced in working with patients battling PCOS and other hormonal disorders. Practicing since 2006 at Points for Wellness, Dr. Beth has a wealth of experience in treating women’s health challenges, with a particular emphasis on hormones, fertility, and pregnancy.
Every day Points for Wellness works with numerous women fighting PCOS, and many have found relief and healing under their care using acupuncture and other TCM modalities.
Why Acupuncture?
Beyond the general health and wellness benefits of acupuncture, this age-old practice has shown promising results for women struggling with PCOS. By tapping into specific energy points, acupuncture aids in restoring hormonal balance and promoting overall well-being, making it an invaluable tool in treating PCOS as well as many other health conditions.
A Holistic Approach
As so many people struggle with PCOS, many of which are not diagnosed, it is essential that we attempt to understand the condition, seek and spread awareness, and embrace the healing powers of practices like TCM. For those struggling with PCOS, know there’s hope, support, and a community ready to help you.
Take the Next Step!
Don’t let PCOS define you or your health journey. Seek expert guidance and take steps towards holistic healing. If you have questions about acupuncture and TCM for PCOS or want support on your hormonal health journey, come chat with us!