“女子七岁，肾气盛，齿更发长；二七而天癸至，任脉通，太冲脉盛，月事以时下，故有子；三七，肾气平均，故真牙生而长极；四七，筋骨坚，发长极，身体盛壮；五七，阳明脉衰，面始焦，发始堕；六七，三阳脉衰于上，面皆焦，发始白；七七，任脉虚，太冲脉衰少，天癸竭，地道不通，故形坏而无子也。”

《素问。上古天真论》

Menstruation problems, infertility and menopausal syndrome, are common problems faced by many women in Singapore. Irregular or painful menstruation in young girls are early signs of body imbalances and these may lead to infertility in adulthood. At menopausal age, some women experience more symptoms such as hot flushes, excessive sweating and even insomnia, than peers of similar age group.

These conditions are described by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as imbalances in the body, and can be relieved with the use of appropriate treatment. Physicians often use Chinese herbal medication, and may apply acupuncture methods if necessary, to relieve the symptoms and restore the balance of our internal environment.

TCM stresses on maintaining good lifestyle, diet and mood in the treatment of women’s health and requires that both physicians and patients collaborate with each other on lifestyle adjustment in order to prevent recurrence of diseases.

To find out more about how TCM can help in relieving your discomfort, make an appointment with our physicians to do a consultation.