Acupuncture for Women

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have helped millions of women for thousands of years to have easier and regular periods, increase fertility, improve pregnancy rates, reduce symptoms during pregnancy, assist the labor process, help reduce post partum problems and transition gracefully into menopause.
Most gynecological problems result from imbalances in the endocrine system. This is the body system responsible for the production of hormones. Slight shifts from normal can throw off the entire system so that it no longer functions smoothly and problems subtly begin to show. Treatment of PMS and abnormal periods requires a commitment of three cycles (generally about 12 weeks) to effectively see the body re-balance. In addition to acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition and exercise all are utilized to help the body return to homeostasis. Symptoms that appear to be the same from patient to patient may be caused by different underlying root problems. Chinese Medicine determines the root disharmony and provides individualized care, specific to each patient. By addressing the specific root problem or disharmony it decreases the chances of recurrence of symptoms. Use of acupuncture and herbs is very successful in treating:

  • PMS
  • Painful and/or irregular periods
  • Amenorrhea (lack of periods)
  • PCOS
  • Menorrhagia and Metrorrhagia (excessively heavy bleeding)
  • Emotional Stress
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Infertility
  • Chronic Yeast Infections
  • Interstitial Cystitis

It’s very important to treat these issues at the root because they are often contributing factors to infertility. Compared to taking prescription medications which basically alleviate the symptoms temporarily, the Chinese medicine approach to treating these types of problems is more cost-effective, easier on the body and more likely to create long-lasting results.

Pre-conception Care

“Nourish the soil before planting the seed”

  Chinese medicine offers a natural way to improve chances of conception. A pre-conception program is an option for women who want to boost their fertility naturally, for women that have been unsuccessful with IVF and want to try a natural alternative, or for women who want to ensure their body is in the best condition to conceive before trying IVF again.
The most important time for couples wanting to start a family is the four to six months prior to trying to conceive. A pre-conception program helps make the changes necessary to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Most people have heard that they should stop smoking and drinking, eat a healthy organic diet consisting of high quality mainly plant based protein, plenty of fruits and vegetables, eliminate toxins and take a good prenatal supplement with extra folic acid. Many, though, don’t know why these changes are so important.
Follicular development or egg maturation takes about 4 months. The health of the egg depends on the quality of foods and nourishment given to the body. Proper hormone levels and blood flow to the ovaries throughout this time can be beneficially influenced by Chinese medicine. Acupuncture and herbal treatment, as well as appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes, along with exercise and mind body relaxation techniques can balance your hormones, improve your fertility, and boost your overall health and well being.

Pre-conception care is not only about women. Men are equally important in the health of the baby and therefore are equally responsible to attending to their health and of their sperm. Sperm maturation takes 74 days, so it’s important that men take the necessary steps ahead of trying to conceive. Men should change their diet to an all organic whole foods program, take the proper amount of supplements and minerals, exercise and modify their lifestyle to support sperm health. Chinese Medicine can help male patients improve both the quality and quantity of sperm and improve the overall quality of the semen. This, in turn, improves the likelihood of creating a healthy, viable embryo and increases the chances of a secure implantation.

Healthy parents make healthy babies!!

Body In Bloom Acupuncture

NW Portland Location

1962 NW Kearney St #102

Portland Or   97209

503. 901. 2075