Treatment for Irregular and Painful Menstrual Cycles in San Francisco

Irregular Menstruation

Never know when your period is coming? Acupuncture regulates your menstrual cycle by harmonizing your stress response and reproductive hormonal levels. By stimulating specific acupuncture points that address your imbalance, we can promote regular ovulation and menstrual cycles. Chinese herbal formulas can support this by nourishing the blood and balancing hormones, while specific nutritional strategies ensure that your blood sugar is regulated and key nutritional needs are met.

Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea)

Painful periods are seriously the worst! Acupuncture is known for its pain-relieving properties. By improving blood flow, reducing muscular tension and reducing inflammation, it can alleviate cramps and discomfort. Classical Chinese herbs and modern supplements are often used to enhance blood flow, balance hormones and ease pain. We also have many effective tools to share for your self-care practice at home to make painful periods a thing of the past. 

Heavy Bleeding (Menorrhagia)

Beside being supremely inconvenient, chronic heavy periods pose a real health risk to women. Chinese herbal medicine and Acupuncture help by regulating blood flow and supporting hormonal balance, which can reduce excessive bleeding. When indicated, we will look at hormonal panels and any other lab work you have had done or order it for you.  Herbal formulas, specific supplements and nutritional strategies are incredibly beneficial for managing heavy bleeding.