🌙 Period Problems? Here’s How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again

Are your periods a complete mystery — too heavy, too painful, too long, too short, or just plain irregular?
You’re not alone. In clinic, we see so many women dealing with periods that don’t feel right, but are often told it’s “just hormones” or “just part of being a woman.”

Let’s be clear: painful, irregular, or distressing periods might be common, but that doesn’t make them normal. You deserve better — and Chinese medicine can help 💛

At our clinic, we take a holistic approach to treating menstrual concerns — one that considers your whole body, not just your symptoms. Whether you’ve been struggling with pain, PMS, PMDD, or your period has gone AWOL, we’re here to help you get back in rhythm with your cycle.

💢 Common Period Concerns We See in Clinic

If any of these sound familiar, you’re in the right place:

• Periods that are too heavy or too light

• Intense cramping or pain (before, during, or after your period)

• Irregular cycles or missed periods

• PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) that affects your mood, energy, or relationships

• PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder): severe PMS symptoms, including intense mood changes, depression, or anxiety

• Breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, or digestive upset before your period

• Cyclical migraines (headaches that flare up around ovulation or menstruation)

• Clots or spotting between periods

• Exhaustion during or after your period

• Acne that flares up cyclically

• Periods that disappear under stress, after stopping hormonal birth control, or following significant weight loss

These are all signs your menstrual cycle is trying to tell you something — and Chinese medicine knows how to listen 🧏‍♀️

🧧 How Chinese Medicine Understands Period Problems

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the menstrual cycle is considered a direct reflection of your overall health. Imbalances in Qi (energy), Blood, or the internal organ systems often show up through your period — which is why it’s now known as the “fifth vital sign.”

Some of the common TCM patterns behind menstrual concerns include:

Liver Qi Stagnation

• Associated with PMS, PMDD, mood swings, breast tenderness, and menstrual cramps
• Often linked to emotional stress, frustration, or a hectic, high-pressure lifestyle

Blood Deficiency

• Can cause light, delayed, or absent periods, dizziness, fatigue, and a pale complexion
• Common after prolonged stress, heavy bleeding, or stopping hormonal contraception

Cold in the Uterus ❄️

• Sharp, stabbing pain, clotty periods, or flow that stops and starts
• Worsens with cold exposure (cold weather, swimming during menstruation, or consuming cold foods)

Kidney Deficiency

• Associated with irregular cycles, long cycles, fertility issues, or periods that disappear under stress
• May come with symptoms like low back pain, exhaustion, or a deep sense of burnout

Dampness or Phlegm Accumulation

• May cause heavy, prolonged bleeding, mid-cycle spotting, or cystic acne
• Often seen in individuals with sluggish digestion, PCOS-type symptoms, or a feeling of heaviness in the body

In TCM, we don’t just treat the symptoms — we address the root imbalance, so your body can restore a healthier, more regular menstrual rhythm.

🪡 What Treatment Looks Like

Here’s how we support period health in clinic:

Acupuncture

• Helps move Qi and Blood, reduce pain, and calm the nervous system
• Targets key organs such as the Liver, Spleen, and Kidneys, which regulate the menstrual cycle
• Supports the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis — the hormonal communication pathway between your brain and ovaries — to regulate ovulation and menstrual cycles

Chinese Herbal Medicine

• Customised formulas to nourish Blood, move Qi, warm the Uterus, or clear Dampness
• Herbs can be tailored to support different phases of your cycle: follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase, and menstruation

Dietary & Lifestyle Advice

• Recommendations based on TCM food energetics (e.g. warming foods to dispel Cold, Blood-nourishing foods for Deficiency)
• Lifestyle suggestions that nurture hormonal health without adding stress

Education & Empowerment

• Helping you understand the messages your body is sending
• Teaching you to work with your cycle, not against it

✨ The Benefits of Chinese Medicine for Your Period

With the right treatment and support, you can:

• Reduce or eliminate period pain
• Regulate your cycle length and timing
• Ease PMS and PMDD symptoms
• Improve fertility naturally
• Boost energy and vitality around your cycle
• Support recovery after stopping hormonal birth control
• Feel more in sync and confident in your body

You don’t have to settle for painful, irregular, or emotionally challenging periods. We treat all stages of reproductive life — from first periods to perimenopause — and tailor every plan specifically to you.

📅 Ready to Feel Better Every Month?

You don’t have to keep guessing what’s going on. Let’s get to the root of the issue and bring your cycle back into balance.

👉 Book your appointment with Maya today.

Together, we’ll make sense of your symptoms and create a treatment plan that truly supports your body.

 

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