Women’s Health

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Pregnancy and Postpartum

Acupuncture pregnancy treatments help relieve lower back and pelvic discomfort that can come during pregnancy. Research also shows that acupuncture is an effective treatment for morning sickness. We also commonly treat a breech positioned baby between 34 and 37 weeks gestation.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we use moxibustion at a point on the lateral side of your pinkie toe to turn the baby face down. According to the medical literature on breech acupuncture, babies turn into the correct position 69-85% of the time.

After pregnancy, many women seek out acupuncture to restore and heal the body, regulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, increase breast milk production, and deal with postpartum depression.

Fertility

Acupuncture boosts fertility by reducing stress, directing blood flow to the reproductive organs, regulating the menstrual cycle, and balancing the endocrine system (hormones).

Clinical research has demonstrated that acupuncture during  IVF increases the success by 50%. According to researchers, acupuncture increases  blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF and improves the effectiveness of the drugs given. The study notes that IVF acupuncture also:

  • Relaxes the uterus and addresses uterine spasm after embryo transfer 

  • Reduces stress and calms anxiety

  • Offsets side effects of the fertility drugs

An irregular cycle and endometriosis can be factors in female infertility. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for both.

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Endometriosis

Researchers finds acupuncture to be more effective than hormone drug therapy for the treatment of endometriosis. Acupuncture relieves menstrual pain due to endometriosis, reduces the size of pelvic masses, lowers CA125 levels, and reduces the recurrence rate of endometriosis. Patient’s seeking treatment for endometriosis should plan on acupuncture treatments once a week for 6-8 weeks that almost always include the use of herbs to balance hormones and regulate the patient’s cycle.

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Skin Rejuvenation

Facial acupuncture treatments increase collagen production and elastin, which helps make the skin firm, reduce puffiness, and fill out wrinkles. Whereas treatments like Botox are expensive and use chemicals, acupuncture is a safe and natural way to improve your skin tone, elasticity, and complexion.

At Life Point, we also offer microneedling facial treatments that include an acupuncture treatment to reduce stress on the body and boost the immune system. Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment used to boost collagen production.

Menopause

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an effective treatment for a wide variety of menopausal symptoms, including night sweats, hot flashes, heart palpitations, sleeplessness, anxiety, and irregular periods. Regular acupuncture appointments and Chinese herbs are safe and natural solutions to the hormonal shifts that all women experience.