Blog · Kyla Phillips · 8 September 2024
Acupuncture
Period pain and acupuncture
Cyclical cramping — acupuncture as an option some women use, alongside (not against) gynaecology and your GP.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Pain that arrives with the bleed, backache, a day off work. Some of this is common. Pain that is new, one-sided and severe, or happens with fainting, is not “just periods”.
What we can do in clinic
We time sessions to your cycle where we can. Points and adjuncts like moxibustion depend on the pattern. I will not tell you to throw away prescribed contraception or HRT.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Sudden severe pelvic pain, pregnancy possibility, or bleeding that soaks through hourly — medical or A&E.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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