Menopause is the physiologic cessation of menstrual cycle as a result of decreasing ovarian function. It is usually a retrospective diagnosis, made when menses have not occurred for a year.

TYPES OF MENOPAUSE

1.  Natural menopause – occurs at an average age of 50 to 51 years old, concluding the reproductive stage. This process occurs naturally and involves the complicated system of the "supply and demand" of the pituitary gland.
2.  Premature menopause – refers to ovarian failure of unknown cause that occurs before age 40. Smoking seems to be associated with early menopause. Radiation exposure, chemotherapeutic drugs, stress and surgery that impair ovarian blood supply can also hasten menopause.
3.  Artificial menopause – follows the damage or removal of the ovaries at any age prior to the natural menopause.

SYMPTOMS & SIGNS

Menopausal women may be asymptomatic (without symptoms), or they may have severe symptoms. The following are some commonly seen symptoms during menopause:

- Hot flushes and sweating
- Fatigue/dizziness
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Palpitation
- Urinary incontinence
- Muscle ache
- Arthritis/bone disease
- Poor memory

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBAL TREATMENTS

For thousands of years, acupuncture and Chinese herbs have helped women in the Orient to overcome menopause with ease. The concept and treating principles of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) are to emphasize the strengthening of a person’s body and the power of adaptation to restore the harmonized state of the body, especially during menopause, which the body goes through a dramatic change. Acupuncture treatment regulates the unstable hormone level during menopause. It regulates the energy flow in the body and invigorates the flow of blood by naturally balancing the body system through the needling techniques. Acupuncture points are selected according to each individual condition and body constitution. Several classical herbal formulas are very effective with the menopausal conditions. Based upon each individual’s condition, modifications of these formulas are very effective in alleviating menopause symptoms.

EASY MENOPAUSE

With the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, it brings stress of aging to many women. Although menopause is a stage that every woman must go through, there is a choice of easy menopause. Acupuncture has helped many women and worked wonders on them. You can become one of them too.

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