Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Irregular Periods near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
Do your irregular periods during perimenopause make you feel like a teenager again (in a bad way)?
Perimenopausal menstrual cycles can become VERY hard to predict. In early perimenopause, your period might feel mostly normal: it’s not always the first thing to change. As hormone levels get more erratic, though, cycles can become longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, or disappear for a while only to return again.
Never knowing when your period will show up or what it will be like disrupts your life!
Irregular perimenopause periods are normal: it’s part of what happens as your reproductive years wind down. The goal of treatment isn’t to get you back to a “perfect” 28 day cycle. Instead, the goal is to help them be as regular and easy as possible, so their impact on you is as minimal as possible. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture help your body process the natural hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause more smoothly. Find out about whether this is the right approach for you by scheduling a phone call today!
Irregular periods in perimenopause and menopause can look like:
Periods that come too often (every 2-3 weeks)
Periods that come very late, or skip months
Periods that last more than 7 days
Extremely heavy periods
New or worsening PMS
New or worsening cramps
Benefits of Treating Irregular Periods With Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Lighter Periods If you’re having extremely heavy flow, it can impact your sleep, energy, and ability to live your normal life. Treatment can reduce flow to a more manageable level.
More Predictable Periods Irregular cycles are part of the perimenopause transition, but particularly in the early to middle phases of perimenopause, herbal medicine or acupuncture can help your period keep more regular timing.
Reduced PMS If you’re experiencing difficult mood swings, breast pain, bloating, cravings, or other bothersome PMS symptoms, proper support of your body’s systems can reduce symptoms and make your periods easier.
Get Back to Enjoying Life! If your cycles are extremely irregular or difficult, it can make life a lot less fun. But perimenopause doesn’t have to mean years of suffering. Book a phone call today to get started!
What to Expect from Treatment
Your first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call. During this call, we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the clinic.
If you are, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your free Initial Exam and Assessment. At this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals, do some quick (and easy) physical assessments, and you’ll be given your personalized recommendations for a treatment program, including timeframe and estimated costs.
My approach to treatment includes:
Helping you feel better fast AND addressing the underlying patterns so you experience lasting benefits
Seeing you as a whole person, not just a body or a collection of parts
Discussing ways you can support yourself through simple sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
Addressing your individual needs: your treatment program is customized for you
Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners when helpful