Amenorrhoea - lack of periods
Amenorrhea is the name for “absent
periods”. If you are a reproductive age woman, menstrual periods should
occur monthly (approximately every 28 days), unless you are pregnant, or
breast-feeding. If you miss three or more expected periods, you are
experiencing
amenorrhea.
Amenorrhea can be caused
by:
*pregnancy
*Lactation
*Ovulation abnormalities
(Polycystic Ovaries)
*Eating
disorders
*Malnutrition
*Lack of body
fat
*Over exercising
*Underachieving
thyroid
Traditional Chinese Medicine
understands amenorrhea as resulting from a blood deficiency, often caused
by deficient kidney, spleen and liver energy. Exhaustion from overwork and
overexercising, along with a consumption of a “cold” energy diet can lead
to lack of menstrual periods.
ment
Blood tests and an ultrasound may be
recommended to investigate the possibility of Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome.
Treatment involves a combination of
naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Dietary change will usually
involve the consumption of a “warming and blood building”
diet. Protein intake
may be increased, along with omega 3 fats and iron rich
foods.
Traditional Chinese or Western herbal
medicine is prescribed.
Acupuncture treatment is usually
weekly, and involves blood building and tonifying acupuncture points,
along with moxibustion (warming the needles). It is common to experience a first
period in the first 4 – 8 weeks of treatment.
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