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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Womens Health
Women's health treatment at our clinics in the Merrion Shopping Centre, Dublin 4 and George's Street, Dún Laoghaire.
Harmonising Body and Mind: Discover the Benefits of Acupuncture for Women's Health and Well-being
At the heart of TCM lies the belief that optimal health is achieved through balance and harmony within the body. This holistic approach is particularly well-suited for addressing the complex and interconnected aspects of women's health, from menstruation and fertility to menopause and beyond.
Acupuncture, as a key component of TCM, involves the gentle insertion of fine needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing processes and restore balance.
Many women come to us for support with a range of health concerns, including:
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Menstrual disorders: Acupuncture may help ease period pain and support women with irregular cycles, amenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
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Fertility support: Acupuncture is often used to support fertility, and alongside IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
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Pregnancy and postpartum care: Acupuncture may help ease common pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, back pain and poor sleep. It can also support postpartum recovery by addressing issues like mood changes, fatigue, and lactation difficulties.
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Menopause: Many women use acupuncture for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and poor sleep.
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Emotional well-being: TCM recognises the strong connection between physical and emotional health. Acupuncture may help with stress and low mood, and works well alongside care from your GP.
Menstrual disorders
Endometriosis
Menopause-related symptoms
Fertility support
Migraines/Headaches
Stress and low mood
Pregnancy-related symptoms
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We have more detailed information on each of these areas:
Period Pain and PMS: painful, heavy or irregular periods
Endometriosis: support alongside your medical care
Fertility: preparing for pregnancy, and support with IVF
Pregnancy and Post Partum: care during pregnancy and after birth
Menopause: hot flushes, night sweats, sleep and mood
Hormone Imbalance: when several symptoms seem connected
Treatment planned around your cycle
For many women's health concerns, your practitioner will ask about your menstrual cycle and may time sessions around it. Treatment is usually weekly for about three cycles, and then reviewed with you. Chinese medicine sees each phase of the cycle differently, so the treatment changes as your cycle does.