Women's Health / Infertility

Yes. Acupuncture improves pelvic circulation and helps regulate hormonal balance, making it effective for menstrual pain, irregular periods and menopausal symptoms.

Yes. Cupping on the lower abdomen and lumbar area improves pelvic circulation and eases spasm of the uterine muscle, which is effective in reducing menstrual pain.

We recommend 2 to 3 months for menstrual pain and irregular periods, 3 to 6 months for menopause, and 3 to 6 months or more for fertility care. The prescription is adjusted to constitution and symptoms, and we advise on treatment length as we follow the response.

When the pelvis and lumbar spine fall out of alignment, blood flow and nerve signalling to the uterus and ovaries are impeded. Correcting the pelvis with Chuna therapy helps with menstrual pain, fertility and postpartum pain.

Korean medicine procedures such as acupuncture, cupping and Chuna are covered by health insurance. For menstrual pain, herbal prescriptions can also be covered, which lowers the cost. Other herbal formulas are not covered, but private indemnity insurance may reimburse them in some cases.

We recommend 2 to 3 months of treatment for menstrual pain and irregular periods, 3 to 6 months for menopause, and 3 to 6 months or more for fertility care. The prescription is adjusted as the condition progresses.

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Recovery care after a spontaneous, missed or induced abortion. For those planning another pregnancy, we look at uterine recovery and the return of the menstrual cycle together.

Physical and emotional changes that appear one to two weeks before menstruation. Ovulation pain is viewed along the same axis.

Bleeding outside of menstruation. The range of possible causes is wide, so ruling them out comes first.

A benign tumour in the muscular layer of the uterus. We first determine whether surgery is indicated, based on size, location and symptoms.

A fluid-filled sac on the ovary. Functional cysts often resolve on their own, so we observe the course first.

A condition where endometrial tissue grows outside its normal location. It is suspected when menstrual pain worsens year by year.

Irregular menstruation caused by impaired ovulation. Body weight and insulin resistance are often intertwined.

Declining ovarian function around the age of forty. We do not judge by hormone levels alone but assess them together with symptoms.