Women’s Health

The average age for the menopause is approximately 51, although the perimenopause (the time when alterations to the menstrual cycle begin) can sometimes start approximately ten years before the period stops completely. Approximately 70% of women suffer from hot flushes and night sweats during the menopause, not to mention emotional changes and other symptoms such […]

PMS (or PMT) is caused by hormonal changes and imbalances during the menstrual cycle and can last from one or two days to two weeks. Symptoms may include erratic behaviour, moodiness, irritability, anger, depression, tearfulness, breast distension and abdominal bloating. From a Chinese medicine perspective, Qi (energy) builds up in the body just before the

“I no longer suffer excruciating pain and am now able to function normally for 4 weeks of the month, instead of just 3!!” (A.G) The medical term for painful periods is dysmenorrhoea and it is a condition which affects approximately 50% of women. Primary dysmenorrhoea refers to periods that are painful with no underlying cause,

“I have always been afraid of needles but Olivia put me at ease and not only did the acupuncture help me mentally, I also found myself pregnant within weeks of beginning acupuncture treatment without having to undergo IUI.” (Berna) Endometriosis is characterised by the growth of endometrial tissue (i.e. the lining of the womb) outside

PCOS is the most common cause of infertility in the developed world. The diagnostic criteria for PCOS have changed over the years, but it is usually diagnosed when at least two of the following are present: Polycystic ovaries (an ultrasound reveals at least 10 or more small cysts on the ovary) Irregular periods Signs of

Chinese Medicine has a long tradition of treating women’s health issues and there is a maxim in Chinese medicine that women are ten times harder to treat than men! The main women’s health issues that I see in my clinic are:  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Endometriosis Painful periods Menopausal symptoms e.g. hot flushes Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)