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Irregular or Absent Menstrual Cycles

Irregular or absent menstrual cycles, also known as oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods) or amenorrhea (absence of periods), can be caused by various factors, including:

Common Causes:

Hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS, thyroid disorders, elevated prolactin)
Stress (physical or emotional)
Excessive exercise or low body weight
Perimenopause or menopause
Medications or birth control
Chronic illnesses or autoimmune disorders

How Acupuncture Relates:

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menstrual irregularities are often viewed as disruptions in the flow of Qi (energy) and Blood in the body, particularly involving the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney systems.

Key TCM Patterns Related to Menstrual Issues:

Liver Qi stagnation – stress and emotional tension block energy flow.
Blood deficiency – often due to poor nutrition or overexertion.
Kidney deficiency – connected to hormonal regulation and reproductive health.
Cold in the uterus – can result from exposure to cold or internal imbalances.

How Acupuncture Helps:

Acupuncture aims to restore balance by:

Regulating hormones through the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis.
Improving blood flow to the ovaries and uterus.
Reducing stress by calming the nervous system and balancing cortisol levels.
Addressing root imbalances based on TCM diagnosis (e.g., moving stagnant Liver Qi, tonifying the Kidneys, warming the uterus).

Scientific Support:

Studies have shown that acupuncture may:

Promote regular ovulation in women with PCOS.
Improve menstrual regularity.
Help with symptoms like cramping, PMS, and mood swings.

Holistic Approach:

Practitioners often combine acupuncture with:

Herbal medicine
Dietary therapy
Lifestyle recommendations (e.g., reducing stress, improving sleep)

If you're experiencing irregular or absent periods, acupuncture can be a gentle, effective complement to conventional care, especially when personalized to your body’s unique imbalances.