The menopause for women represents the end of menstruation and fertility. For most the menopause is a natural occurrence where over a period of time menstruation stops permanently. This phase of a woman’s life is usually a gradual process with the average age of periods stopping completely being 51 years. For some women this transition period is smooth with little or no side effects, but for some it can be a very difficult tim.
Some of the symptoms of menopause are vaginal dryness, hot flushes, mood swings, loss of libido, sleep disturbance and osteoporosis.
Chinese medicine has a unique perspective on the menopause and each woman presenting to the Crane Clinic is treated as an individual. When symptoms of the menopause become troublesome it is seen as the body being out of balance. Acupuncture uses very fine needles placed in acupuncture points to encourage the body back into balance by stimulating the nervous system, which in turn releases hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate the body’s natural processes.
The Crane Clinic offers a Managing the Menopause programme. The six-week programme is for anyone who is experiencing symptoms associated with menopause and consists of a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutrition and lifestyle consultations. This programme is tailored around your particular circumstances and delivered by highly trained and experienced therapists.
If you would like to find out more about the menopause programme contact The Crane Clinic on 091 525870 or [email protected].
