Women's Health

 Issues like period pain, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility challenges, and menopause struggles are no longer seen as inevitable aspects of womanhood. Instead, acupuncture offers a gentle yet effective approach for supporting hormonal health and overall well-being throughout every stage of life. Using the principles of Chinese Medicine, which treats the body and mind as an interconnected system, acupuncture helps you align with your natural cycles and achieve optimal wellness.

Whether you’re in the early stages of family planning, undergoing IVF or IUI, or managing reproductive health issues, acupuncture provides comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Research supports its positive impact on fertility. Studies show that when combined with Western medicine, acupuncture can double the odds of conception. For women undergoing IVF, adding acupuncture increases the likelihood of becoming pregnant by 60% compared to IVF alone.

This is achieved by regulating the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian (HPO) Axis, a crucial element in addressing reproductive concerns. Acupuncture also helps regulate the menstrual cycle, improve egg quality, enhance the uterine lining, and boost blood flow to reproductive organs. Additionally, it eases stress linked to fertility issues, improves sperm quality, and reduces the risk of miscarriage.

While Western medicine often focuses on pregnancy and routine screenings, acupuncture at Aspen Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to women's health. It addresses a broad range of issues including perimenopause, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids, cysts, and PCOS. Acupuncture also provides relief from common symptoms such as headaches, migraines, bloating, fatigue, hormonal acne, night sweats, and hot flashes. For PMS, acupuncture alleviates mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, and insomnia. During menopause, acupuncture corrects underlying imbalances, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable transition.

At Aspen Acupuncture, women receive individualized care that respects the unique demands of each phase of life, with a goal to restore balance and promote lasting wellness.

Dermatology

Chinese medicine has also made significant strides in dermatology, particularly for skin conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as acne. Hormonal acne, often triggered by fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can be stubborn and difficult to treat with conventional methods alone. Acupuncture, in combination with herbal medicine, has been shown to balance hormones and improve skin health from within. By promoting circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting detoxification, Chinese medicine helps clear acne and other skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. This approach treats not just the surface symptoms but addresses the root cause, ensuring long-lasting improvement. For women struggling with skin issues, acupuncture provides a natural, effective solution for clear and healthy skin.

At Aspen Acupuncture & Integrative Health, women's health is a central focus, with treatments designed to address the root causes of common hormonal imbalances and reproductive health concerns.

Pelvic Floor Health

Acupuncture can be a powerful tool in supporting pelvic floor health, addressing a wide range of issues such as pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and postpartum recovery. The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, uterus, and bowel, and when these muscles become weak, tense, or imbalanced, it can lead to significant discomfort and dysfunction. Acupuncture works by improving blood flow, release tension, to the pelvic region. This helps reduce inflammation, relax overly tight muscles, and strengthen weakened areas, promoting healing and functional recovery.