The most common go-to treatments are contraceptives (which are a band-aid at best) or a laparoscopy. This can create additional scar tissue and ultimately add to the issue. Did you know that studies show that acupuncture and herbs combined help to reduce the pain and inflammation of endometriosis, as well as regulate the menstrual cycle and improve anxiety and tension.
Read MoreI have just finished treatment with a 31-year-old patient who was told by more than one doctor that she was in Premature Ovarian Failure (essentially early menopause) and would need donor eggs.
Since starting treatments in October 2019 she's had 2 periods and has ovulated twice according to her ovulation predictor kits...
...once in Nov, and once in Dec.
Apparently, her ovaries weren't "failing" at all.
And, because she is still relatively young (based on my 10+ years' experience in this realm), I'm predicting she'll be pregnant within 3-6 months at the MOST.
So what happened? Read more …
Read MoreThe change’, ‘the time of life’ – call it what you will, it is an unavoidable fact that all women go through menopause. However, for many women this natural process is a time of anxiety and distress due to the various symptoms that can accompany it. Some menopausal changes can also be brought about by treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy, ovarian ablation and hormone therapy. What can acupuncture and Chinese medicine do to help you sail through this transition with energy and vitality.
Read MoreFor 50% of the population, it’s an inevitable fact of life - and yet it’s still something we tend to speak about in hushed tones, even amongst the closest of friends. But it doesn’t have to be the big hairy deal we’ve all made it out to be . There are lots of strategies to help you through this transition.
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