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The Fertile Years |
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Biologically, these are the most exciting
years of a woman’s life. For some women these can also be
the most troublesome for health problems. Particular problems include:
Menstrual difficulties
Fertility issues
Pregnancy and post-natal conditions
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Menstrual difficulties |
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For too many women, the menstrual cycle
is a cycle of discomfort. At The Women’s Clinic, treatments are designed
to regulate the problems of menstruation, seeking to eliminate the
uncomfortable or inconvenient symptoms experienced before, during, or
after the period.
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Some conditions that can be addressed include: |
Problems at period time including |
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Bleeding between periods
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Bloating
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Early periods
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Body aches
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Flooding
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Constipation
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Heavy periods
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Diarrhoea
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Irregular periods
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Dizziness
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Late periods
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Fever
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Long periods
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Headaches
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No periods
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Insomnia
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Painful periods
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Irritability
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Scanty periods
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Mood swings
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Mouth ulcers
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Nosebleeds
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Oedema
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Pre-menstrual tension
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Skin eruptions
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Tender breasts
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Tiredness
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Fertility issues |
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Problems with fertility often respond
well to treatment with Chinese medicine. These treatments can be used on
their own, or to support conventional infertility treatment.
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Pregnancy and post-natal conditions |
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Many of the discomforts and problems
experienced during and after pregnancy can be safely treated with Chinese
medicine. In addition, women planning to become pregnant can benefit from
good pre-conceptual care at The Women’s Clinic.
During pregnancy, conditions that can be
addressed include:
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Abdominal pain |
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Insomnia |
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Anemia |
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Malpositioned foetus
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Anxiety |
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Induction |
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Back ache |
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Morning sickness
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Bowel problems
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Oedema |
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Breastfeeding difficulties
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Persistent lochia
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Cramps |
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Postnatal recovery
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Dizziness |
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Sciatica |
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Haemorrhoids
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Urinary problems
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Heartburn |
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Vomiting |
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Mental and emotional problems |
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Acupuncture, patent herbs, dietary practices and the use of moxa can support a mother’s emotional, as well as her physical well-being. They can be used to manage many post-natal conditions, including:
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Afterpains |
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Puerperal
infection |
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Breastfeeding problems (supply, blocked ducts, mastitis) |
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Recovery
from Cesarian section |
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Constipation |
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Sweating |
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Piles |
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Tiredness |
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Joint pain |
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Urinary
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Mental and
emotional problems |
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Perineal
soreness |
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Persistent
lochia |
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Chinese medicine can also be beneficial
when pregnancy is unsuccessful. It can help to deal with recovery after
miscarriage and traumatic birth. |
