Options for Painful Menstuation

When I was in my early 30's, I had such severe menstrual cramps I would be in bed for a couple of days each month. Most companies don't like employees to be off sick that much anad it was difficult to work doubled over in pain. I needed a solution to this situation.

After going to my gynecologist, the option provided was either
1) suck it up
2) take pain pills
3) get a hysterectomy

I had tried options 1+2 without much luck so I eventually opted for number 3, the hysterectomy.

Now that I am learning about Chinese Medicine, I can see there was another option; to try acupuncture. An Acupuncturist would have easily diagnosed me with "Liver-Qi or Liver-Blood stagnation", something that can be treated very successfully with acupuncture.

Acupuncture uses all aspects of a woman's menstrual cycle in the assessment and development of any treatment plan. Acupuncture is used to treat menstrual and menopausal problems of all kinds.

If you are having painful periods, experiencing blood clots during menstruation, scanty blood flow, amenhorrhea, PMS, menopausal symptoms, or any problems regulating menstruation, including trying to get pregnant, consider seeing an Acupuncturist. It's an alternative worth exploring.

Options for Painful Menstuation