Acupuncture for PCOS

Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a relatively common metabolic and hormonal disorder afflicting approximately11% of women of reproductive age, characterized by excessive androgen (male hormone) production and menstrual disruption. Women who suffer from PCOS show enlarged ovaries on ultrasound, irregular periods, insulin resistance, and other signs such as excessive body hair. Acupuncture treatment for PCOS varies depending on patient presentation; helping to regulate the endocrine system through its impact on the endocrine system, brain, and ovaries, acupuncture helps many patients suffering from PCOS symptoms. Licensed acupuncturists such as Dr. Lisa Oskardmay at Acupractic Natural Healing Center in Chapel Hill, evaluate each person individually to determine the best treatment protocol using acupuncture, massage, and other modalities.

Acupuncture Treatment for PCOS

Acupuncture treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome starts with evaluation, which includes: personal history; posture and visual evaluation; tongue and pulse evaluation; and other physical exam techniques as needed to determine where imbalance exists in each of the 5 elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Patient presentation, sleep patterns, energy patterns, regions of pain, swelling, or other symptoms all reflect internal balance and imbalance in these vital elements of the body-mind. Additionally, past personal and/family history of illness, endocrine disorders, stress, and lifestyle factors may help the practitioners understand likely areas needing additional attention. Be sure to fully answer all questions to get the help you need.

After the initial exam, acupuncture treatment for PCOS begins in our office with massage, channel palpation, and a review of the chief complaint. Acupuncture treatment with approximately 10 points per session allows patients to relax and integrate the treatment during the 15-20 minutes they spend resting on the table. Following needle removal, Dr. Oskardmay may suggest nutrition changes and supplements to further help resolve imbalances, as well as certain stretches and exercises to do at home between treatments. Sometimes she recommends changes to daily patterns to improve sleep, digestion, or stress.

PCOS is a multifactorial illness that impacts many women in many ways. While some patients do need and benefit from medical care, and we always ask patients to consult with their MDs for serious issues, some women prefer a more natural approach for PCOS symptoms.

Acupuncture treatment can help patients feel better and possibly reduce their need for more invasive surgeries and treatments down the line.

Call today if you or a loved one is interested to learn more about how acupuncture and natural care can help PCOS symptoms naturally. Located in Chapel Hill, Acupractic Natural Healing Center has been helping people since 1995. (919) 929-1400, acudocnc.com.