Acupuncture is a very ancient Chinese therapy that is used for relieving pain and stress. It's a complete health care program that does not involve any harmful medication. It is done by inserting pointed needles in the acupuncture points of the body. These points are located in the meridians which are energy pathways for smooth flow of positive energy throughout the body. This has been beneficial for all the body systems like circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive etc. along with this acupuncture treatment gives very good results of the problems related to women.
Women have always been associated with power. Right form the puberty; she bears pain of menopause, pregnancy, infertility, menstrual irregularities and along with this emotional stress due to these problems. These are unavoidable problems of a woman. Chinese concept of medication believes that woman no need to undergo through this pain.
These are due to some imbalance in the body which can be bringing back to equilibrium through acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture for women's health involves solving issues related to fertility, pregnancy, Amenorrhea, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids, fibrocystic breasts etc. Acupuncture releases muscle tension. Increases blood and lymph flow, enhances oxygen transport to tissues, unblock the energy pathways thus solving all the body problems.
The time of pregnancy is the transforming stage for a woman in which she avoids harsh treatment and favors natural therapies. During pregnancy acupuncture proved to be a useful, safe and effective therapeutic technique for morning sickness, lower back pain, constipation, heart burn, anxiety and depression.
With the approach of the due date it prepares patient for the labor. One treatment per week for starting 10-12 weeks and occasional visits after that can make your pregnancy period smooth and pain free.
Acupuncture can enhance fertility by increasing women's ability to conceive. It increases blood flow to uterus and ovaries so that more nutrients and oxygen could reach to the tissues; it promotes and regulates hormone secretion so that follicles no may increase. Chances of miscarriage are reduced, immune system strengthens, and makes patient emotionally and mentally stress free.
This acupuncture treatment is very effective for above problems of woman if performed safely. It can be also used for woman who do no respond in traditional medicines, or who do not want to take medicines. There are no side effects on patient and her baby (in case of pregnancy) in this treatment. On thing which is very important is that medication and session of treatment taken should be strictly followed according to the acupuncturist.
As everything has its pros and cons associated with it. Similarly acupuncture has few risks that can be vary lethal sometimes, mostly when it is not performed carefully. As needles are inserted inside the tissue, sometimes bleeding may occur so for patients who has bleeding disorder or who take blood thinners this can prove to be fatal. Needle inserted can be broken and thus harming any internal organ, disruption of lung may occur if inserted deep inside the chest or back, infected needles can lead to diseases. Considering these risks it is very essential that your acupuncturist is a very experienced and educated one. He should interview about your body disorders before starting acupuncture and should take all the precautions.