Dysmenorrhea

Written By Kiera Layne

This is from a podcast on Substack, Apple, Spotify and Youtube. All linked below in the footer.

Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective - in case you've ever sat in an acupuncturist's office thinking "WTF are they talking about?".

Takeaways

  • Dysmenorrhea is often perceived as a catch-all term for menstrual pain.

  • Traditional Chinese medicine offers a unique perspective on menstrual health.

  • Understanding body patterns can help in self-advocacy for treatment.

  • Damp heat is a challenging condition to treat in TCM.

  • Ginger and moxa can be effective in alleviating menstrual pain.

  • Menstrual pain can be categorized based on timing relative to the period.

Which other menstrual disorders should I do? Irregular? Heavy? Amenorrhea?

Any other Q’s or suggestions for topics to discuss are always welcome<3

Kiera Layne
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