Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine or other Chinese medicine modalities) has been treating dysmenorrhea for centuries and offers very real solutions for many women. Chinese medicine considers the body is a balance of qi, blood and yin-yang within whole body, as well as within each organ and among the organs. Dysmenorrhea is an imbalance or disharmony of qi, blood or yin-yang. Chinese medicine regulates this imbalance and promotes the smooth flow of qi and blood throughout the body. Therefore Chinese medicine:
- Reduces menstrual discomfort
- Relieves abdominal pain
- Improves headache and menstrual migraine
- Reduces anxiety
- Attenuates gastrointestinal symptoms
- Improves overall quality of life