Acupuncture for PMS and Menstrual Pain Amsterdam
PMS and Menstrual Pain: How Acupuncture Can Help
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and painful periods affect up to 80% of women at some point. Acupuncture at AlterPhysio Amsterdam offers significant, natural relief.
Hormonal fluctuations, prostaglandin levels, and nervous system reactivity all contribute. In addition, stress and poor sleep significantly worsen PMS symptoms.
Symptoms We Treat
Physical PMS Symptoms
In addition, Common physical symptoms include cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, and headaches. Lower back pain and pelvic heaviness are also frequently reported.
Moreover, fatigue and difficulty sleeping in the days before menstruation are typical. These symptoms often begin up to two weeks before the period starts.
Emotional and Mental Symptoms
Mood changes, irritability, anxiety, and low mood characterise emotional PMS. These symptoms are driven by shifts in oestrogen and progesterone levels.
Furthermore, acupuncture regulates the hormonal axis and nervous system simultaneously. This addresses both physical and emotional PMS symptoms together.
Dysmenorrhoea (Painful Periods)
Dysmenorrhoea involves painful cramping during menstruation, sometimes severe. It can be primary (no underlying cause) or secondary to conditions like endometriosis.
Additionally, physiotherapy and acupuncture provide measurable relief for menstrual cramps. Research consistently supports acupuncture as an effective treatment for dysmenorrhoea.
How Acupuncture Regulates the Menstrual Cycle
Balancing Hormones
Furthermore, Acupuncture influences the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis that regulates hormones. Regular treatment can reduce oestrogen dominance and smooth hormonal fluctuations.
Therefore, the severity of PMS symptoms decreases over a treatment course. Most patients notice improvement after three to four menstrual cycles.
Improving Uterine Blood Flow
Acupuncture improves circulation to the uterus, reducing cramping caused by restricted blood flow. This is one of the key mechanisms behind its effectiveness for dysmenorrhoea.
Notably, combining acupuncture with physiotherapy for pelvic floor tension further reduces pain. We take a whole-body approach to menstrual health.
Book Your Appointment at AlterPhysio Amsterdam
You do not have to accept PMS and period pain as inevitable. Our acupuncture specialists in Amsterdam are here to help you feel better every month.