Conditions like Endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, PCOS affect more than our pelvic health, they affect our whole being. Erratic hormonal shifts cause disconnection from our bodies and can intensify gender dysphoria, negatively impact relationships and keep us from activities we love. Our holistic services like Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Hello Pelvis Integrated Care will help regulate your hormones, decrease symptoms and help you feel like yourself no matter what time of month it is.
A variety of issues that are particular to people affected by ovarian/uterine cycles are addressed by Chinese medicine. These include but are not limited to the following: hormonal imbalance, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, menstrual disorders, chronic and acute pain. To assess the reproductive system, Chinese medicine evaluates the health of the qi, blood, yin and yang of the person. For example, the menstrual cycle provides a wealth of information regarding these systems. Any imbalance or pain associated with the menses is an indication of an internal imbalance. A healthy menses should be regular and without pain. It should be neither exhausting nor cumbersome. Using Chinese medicine we will diagnose and regulate imbalances. Typically, within three months of treatment you should see a noticeable change of improved health. Some common menstrual conditions that Chinese medicine treats are:
Painful or heavy or prolonged menstruation
Breakthrough bleeding
Premenstrual syndrome (including anxiety and depression)
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic breasts
Irregular menses
Painful intercourse
Lack of menstruation or ovulation
Uterine fibroids
Vaginal infections
Menopause can lead to much discomfort. People experience a multitude of symptoms as the balance of yin and yang change as the menstrual cycle slows down. The transition into menopause should be effortless with minimal physical and emotional symptoms. Chinese medicine can help treat the following peri-menopausal and menopausal conditions:
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Hot flashes
Insomnia
Low libido
Migraines
Night sweats
Poor concentration/memory loss
Vaginal dryness and itching
Cis-Men & People with Testes Health Support
A lot of health issues for Cis-Men and People with testes are a result of the kidney energy weakening. In Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the foundation of good health and graceful aging. With the use of herbs and acupuncture, the kidneys can be strengthened and revitalized to restore hormonal balance.
Testicular related infertility is attributed to 50% of infertility cases. The three main contributing factors to testicular infertility are sperm count, sperm motility (movement) and morphology (shape and size), and hormonal irregularities. By vitalizing and nourishing the root imbalance in the body acupuncture and herbs can improve sperm quality, count, shape and size, and decrease stress.
Enlarged Prostate
Infertility
Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction
Loss of Vitality
Painful Urination
Testicular Pain