Sorry gentleman, this one is for the ladies

It seems that these days a woman’s menstrual cycle is getting all sorts of negative publicity. Think about the last time you heard or read something good about “that time of the month.” If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone.

Even if you yourself are not suffering from painful cramps or especially bad mood swings, you’re probably indulging in thoughts of eliminating the vacation-spoiling, wardrobe-limiting, monthly event – at least on occasion.

But there is a reason to, dare I say, embrace the period. The fact is the menstrual cycle is a very good reflection of a woman’s overall health. Regular, pain-free, not too heavy, not too light periods demonstrate that everything from our hormones and fluids to muscles and organs is functioning well.

If you are experiencing painful periods, irregular periods, skipping periods, heavy bleeding or any other symptoms that occur as part of your menstrual experience, don’t wait to get treatments. The sooner you take charge of your body the faster and easier it will be to nudge it back to a balanced state.

If you think that the only options available are over-the-counter drugs, birth control pills or surgical intervention you will be pleasantly surprised by how much acupuncture can help eliminate these symptoms – in a safe and non-invasive way!

Acupuncture has developed a huge following in US over the last few years - by both patients and their gynecologists, because of its high success rates and virtually non-existent negative side effects. In addition, acupuncture diagnosis and treatments DO NOT involve some of the… how should I put this?… dreaded “positions” we end up in during the yearly gynecological check-ups. Instead, acupuncturists rely on pulse diagnosis, acupuncture channel palpation and external-abdominal palpation to design treatments. In fact patients report that the treatments are relaxing and pain free.

If you are suffering from:

Pain – before, during or after your period
Irregular or missed periods
Heavy or very light bleeding or spotting
Fibroids
Changes in mood associated with your cycle
Changes in appetite and digestion associated with your cycle
Skin changes associated with your cycle
Negative reaction to birth control or hormone treatments
Hormonal imbalances
Infertility

Visit your gynecologist for a check-up and call your acupuncturist for some relief.

The sooner you start paying attention to these symptoms that keep reoccurring month after month, the quicker you can say – wait, that really was a “happy period.”