Women’s Health

Acupuncture and Herbs for Women’s Health Issues

Any woman can benefit from the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine, from prevention to the alleviation of health imbalances. Below are some of the conditions specific to women that can be addressed with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

  • PMS (Premenstrual syndromeWoman
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Infertility (men included)
  • Menstrual pain
  • Urinary tract infection & chronic urinary problems
  • Incontinence
  • Vaginitis
  • Irregular periods and excessive bleeding
  • Difficult pregnancy and morning sickness
  • History of miscarriage
  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts and Fibroids
  • PCOS (polycystic  ovary syndrome)
  • Post delivery problems
  • Insufficient lactation
  • Breast cysts and pain

PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome

Many women feel that premenstrual symptoms are just something that inevitably go along with having a monthly period. This is not true. For the women who dread their monthly menstrual period – there is help! With regular treatment we can:

  • Relive menstrual cramps
  • Alleviate mood swings
  • Diminish bloating and water retention
  • Decrease headaches
  • Increase energy & feelings of well being

Menopause and Peri-menopause

As an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, expertly created herbal formulas can:

  • Reduce hot flashes and night sweats within days to weeks
  • Increase libido
  • Regulate mood swings and lift depression
  • Promote restful sleep
  • Stop excessive bleeding in perimenopause

Pregnancy and Post Partum

Acupuncture during and after pregnancy can:

  • Eliminate nausea and morning sickness
  • Help prevent miscarriage
  • Help prevent pregnancy related hypertension
  • Reduce stress
  • Promote milk flow
  • Alleviate post partum incontinence
  • Alleviate post partum depression

Bethany Muhl, L.Ac
13323 W. Washington Blvd, Suite202
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310)367-1564