The hormone changes that drive menopause are very complex, so it’s no wonder that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every person. Information about treatments can also be so confusing, it seems as though every week there is another article about the good and bad effects of different diets, hormone therapy, and natural therapies. So what is truly safe and effective to turn to for help?
Whether someone decides to pursue hormone replacement (HRT) is a decision best made with your doctor, giving full consideration of any serious risk factors that may rule out hormone supplementation. For those looking for therapies to work well alongside HRT, or in its place if they elect to forgo it, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used effectively for centuries for these issues with good effect, and studies have shown them to be safe and effective when modified for patients specific needs.
Many symptoms associated with menopause are not just from the impacts to sex hormone sensitive tissues, but also from systems that strongly tie into all hormone cascades - like the skin, the nervous system, and systemwide issues like metabolism and the immune system. Since these areas can affect everyone differently, a personalized approach to menopause care is the best way to get lasting results.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine identify several different patterns of dysfunction associated with menopause that require different acupuncture points and herbal formulas to successfully treat. Not everyone experiences these symptoms the same way, so getting individualized care is key.
Here are some quick facts about acupuncture and Chinese medicine for menopause:
Some studies have found that 80% of women tried CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) during menopause.
A meta-analysis looked at nineteen randomized controlled trials that investigated the clinical effects and safety of Chinese herbal medicine on hot flashes. In total, the trials included 2,469 participants. This review indicated that [Chinese herbal medicine] formulae were safe to be applied in [females with menopausal hot flashes] and able to improve [menopausal hot flash]-related symptom scores as well as the peripheral blood flow.
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Disclaimer:
This information is generalized and intended for educational purposes only. Due to potential individual contraindications, please see your primary care provider before implementing any strategies in these posts.
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