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Menopause

MenopauseMenopause is a wonderful and natural transition from one phase of life to the next.  It includes the cessation of menstrual periods and marks the end of childbearing years.  Menopause is not a pathological disease requiring medication or even a cure. While some women breeze through this time, many women experience mild to severe discomfort during menopause.

Perimenopause and premenopause mark the beginning of life’s change and normally the signs begin here.  Imbalances begin to occur during this time as hormone levels decrease, causing some women to experience symptoms that can include weight gain, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, memory impairment, irregular bleeding, and heavy or painful menstruation. 

As women, we spend the majority of our lives giving to others.  The needs of our children, husbands or life partners, aging parents, or careers usually come first since we are genetically programmed to be care givers. With our attention focused on everyone else, little time is left for ourselves.  Menopause is a time in our lives to stop and look inward.  This includes taking care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

For many years, medical doctors have prescribed synthetic hormone replacement therapy to combat the symptoms of menopause and as protection against heart disease and osteoporosis.  There is much controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy, even with the emergence of bio-identical hormones, a more natural approach to hormone replacement therapy.  Many women are searching for an alternative, natural, and safe method of relief during this transition period of perimenopause and menopause.

Menopausal discomfort varies in intensity and a woman’s lifestyle can play a major role in the strength of these signs.  Women who regularly exercise, meditate or quietly relax, eat a nutritious diet (see Menopause Diet), do not smoke, limit their intake of alcohol and caffeine and exposure to toxic chemicals, may have an easier time adapting during this transition phase.  Additionally, studies have shown that Traditional Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicines, eliminate or greatly reduce the irritating menopausal symptoms in a great percentage of women. 

Lifestyle changes are a quick and effortless way to relieve stress and make the transition to the next phase of life more comfortable. When this is not enough to satisfactorily reduce symptoms, acupuncture is a valuable tool for helping women to feel like themselves again.