Women’s Health Conditions the FACTS

Women and Men share many health concerns however Women also have an entire set of health concerns encompassing a broad range of conditions that are primarily Hormone related;

• Pelvic pain during the mensural cycle or period
• Dysmenorrhoea
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Polycystic ovarian syndrom
• Endometriosis
• Pregnancy and fertility issues
• Menopause related symptoms

However it is important to note that many other conditions occur at higher rates amount Women;

• Gallstones
• Migraines
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis

Also Heart / Cardiovascular disease although occurring higher in the male population occurs in 1 out of 3 women in the US and is the leading cause of death among women. (1)

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Fertility & Gynaecological treatments at Balanced Life Health Care Ferntree Gully

At Balanced Life Health Care all of our Acupuncturist’s & Chinese Medicine practitioners share a special interesting in gynaecological conditions including fertility, IVF support, Endometriosis, PCOS, Menopause and more. All of our practitioners have undergone extra training and mentorship in gynaecology so that we can bridge the gap between modern medical treatments and traditional treatments aiming to bring you the individualised treatment in south-east Melbourne.

Our belief is that fertility isn’t just about making babies, although we work with and have a lot of success with women trying to conceive, its about optimal health which hormonal balance is a big factor. With years of experience and countless patient visits, you are in experienced hands.

What is gynaecology?

Gynecology is the primary branch of medical science concerned with women’s health issues. The word “gynecology” is a word consisting of “gyneco,” meaning “woman,” and “logic,” meaning “knowledge.” Taken together, it is “woman knowledge” (1).

What is Chinese Medicine Gynaecology?

Chinese Medicine gynaecology is the specific branch of Chinese Medicine which aids in the assistance of mensural related complaints while treating a women as a whole. In contrast, to the Western practise of gynaecology, Chinese Medicine was developed in a time that has zero technological support. Diagnosis solely relied on the Acupuncturist’s inquiry, Pulse diagnosis, and observations of overall symptoms, and careful monitoring of patterns during treatments.

Even if a patient comes in for period pain, other signs and symptoms may not seem directly related to the period pain will be inquired;

• Nature of the pain ( dull or sharp pain, location, frequency, time, can the pain relieved by warmth or pressure)
• Bowel motion, urination, appetite, craving for particular food, cold or heat intolerance
• Presence or absence of thirst, tinnitis, dizziness, sweating or hot flushes
• General stress levels, and emotional tendencies

A full picture of menstruation, history of pregnancy and labour; Regularity of periods, presences of blood clots in the period, PMS, accompanying symptoms that occur near period times, eg lower back pain, mouth ulcers, diarrhea/constipation, skin breakouts. Numbers of pregnancies and/or miscarriages, and labour complications may be discussed.

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility & Gynaecology

Acupuncture has a long history of treating gynaecological and Women’s Health conditions throughout Asia. Chinese Medicine as a whole has accumulated a wealth of experience through long-term clinical practices, and has formed its own diagnosis and treatment methodology. In most cases a series of Acupuncture treatments will be combined with lifestyle recommendations and Chinese Herbal Medicines.