In a randomized controlled trial of 52 women suffering from moderate to severe dysmenorrhea, acupuncture was found to be just as effective as oral contraceptive pills in relieving the intensity of menstrual pain by 33%, reducing the number of days women suffered from menstrual pain, and the amount of pain killers needed to relieve the pain, without any of the hormone related side effects. (Sriprasert et al, 2015)
If you, or someone you know is struggling to conceive, acupuncture and herbal medicine can help to naturally increase fertility or increase the effectiveness of other fertility treatments. In a randomized controlled clinical trial of 84 infertile women who had previously had at least two unsuccessful attempts at IVF, combining acupuncture with the IVF increased…
A randomized trial of 100 menopausal women having at least 3 episodes of hot flashes daily, found that acupuncture significantly reduced the occurrence of hot flashes and sudden sweating. Acupuncture treatment also significantly improved other symptoms such as sleep disorders, tightness in the chest, irritability, bone pain, and feelings of depression. (Baccetti et al, 2014)…
In a single-blind randomized clinical trial of 30 women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, acupuncture was found to reduce the premenstrual symptoms of anxiety and depression by more than 50% (Carvalho et al, 2013). Dr. Sesame Unlu, acupuncturist and herbalist at Maui Health & Wellness, is passionate about helping women find hormonal balance through…
A randomized clinical trial involving 67 pregnant women, showed no significant difference in the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture versus the drug misoprostol for labor induction, however the group receiving electro-acupuncture had a higher frequency of vaginal deliveries, less obstetric complications, and higher overall satisfaction. (Gribel et al, 2011) In another randomized controlled trial of 56 women…
Charting your basal body temperature is an inexpensive and effective way to monitor your hormone levels, ovulation, and fertility. Basal body temperature (BBT) is your resting temperature taken when you first wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed. It’s important to take your temperature as close as possible to the same time every morning. There…
Simply changing your lifestyle habits can dramatically affect your fertility. Here are 10 things you can do to increase your chances of conception: Acupuncture and herbal medicine can greatly enhance your fertility by reducing stress, improving sleep and helping to end addictions that may be compromising your fertility. If you would like more information please…