Menopause, Perimenopause and Acupuncture

Raise Awareness

World Menopause month aims to raise awareness the stage in a woman’s in perimenopause and Menopause. To help women get the help they need in this transitional time of life.

Help Recognise

To help women (and men) recognise the early signs of perimenopause which include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, mood swings and no energy. To get the help needed.

Am I suffering with Perimenopause or Menopause?

Menopause is when a women has not had periods for 12 months in a row. On average this is between ages of 45-51 but can be earlier and can be due to surgery (hysterectomy).

Perimenopause is when you are still having periods either regulay or disrupted. Periods may be far apart or heaver and constant at this time.

The majority of women in the western world are impacted by physical and mental health aspects during Perimenopause and Menopause. Which impact on day to day life, work, relationships and leisure time.

Some women continue to have regular periods but experience symptoms of menopause and perimenopause as early as in your 30’s.

How can you feel During Perimenopause and Menopause?

Perimenopause

• Period changes
• Hot flushes & night sweats
• Stress & Anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Brain Fog& Poor Concentration
• Skin and Hair changes
• Mood Changes
• Low energy
• Joint and Muscle Aches

Menopause

• Sleep Problems
• Hot Flushes and Night Sweats
• Stress& Anxiety
• Weight Gain
• Low Energy
• Brain Fog &Poor Concentration
• Skin Changes
• Mood Changes
• Urinary Changes

There also can be exacerbation of pre-existing conditions in Perimenopause and Menopause

Life Changing

For many women Perimenopause and Menopause can be a life changing and isolating time in their life. Not realising what they are going through is Perimenoapuse or Menopause.

What can Acupuncture do for Perimenopause and Menopause

Traditional Five Element Acupuncture treats each person as an individual and as a whole. As Perimenopause and Menopause affects so many aspects of your Health and Wellbeing Acupuncture can be a help. The beauty of Traditional Five Element Acupuncture is that we treat you on a level of Body, Mind and Spirit treating you holistically. Perimenopause and Menopause affects your whole system. Within treatment we will also discuss ways to help with lifestyle, sleep and diet. You can have Acupuncture on its own or alongside western medical treatment.

Treatment

For information and treatment contact Hannah on:-https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/contact/