If you have read our other blogs, you might have stumbled onto reasons why you can't fall asleep, stay asleep during your menopause. If you didn't read it (Click Here). Now what if you aren't experiencing menopause, you are not feeling any heat during the night, nor do you get night sweats. However, you still wake up in the randomly at night. You somehow get to sleep, but still feel tired. You get up to get ready for the day and look into a mirror and realize something on your face. You realize that you have developed some acne around your forehead. You might think to yourself that its because you didn't get enough sleep and which is why you have some acne.
As the days go, you become aware that its becoming hard to sleep and the acne is not disappearing. You don't know what's happening now you are stressed about it. So what can it be? These are small signs, but it can be a sign of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome aka PCOS.
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
In short PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects how the ovaries function, because of this it can involve...
- Irregular Ovulation
- Hormone Imbalance
- Changes in Metabolism
Remember that hormones affect many systems in our body, so, one of the most frustrating part about PCOS is that signs can come in many forms like
- Acne
- Obesity
- Thinning Hair or
- Abnormal hair growth (Facial, Chest, Arms)
- Cysts
- Leading Cause for Female Infertility
However, keep in mind that you might not realize you have PCOS until you have trouble getting pregnant or gain couple pounds for reasons you don't know.
A Different Perspective
Now, how will TCM clinics view this? PCOS may be viewed as patterns of imbalance in the body.
The systems in the body's aren't communicating and regulating as they should and may show up as symptoms like...
- Irregular Cycles = the Body is not regulating its natural rhythm
- Build up or Stagnation = Like Acne, Weight Changes
- Low Energy Fatigue = Body isn't moving and supporting itself efficiently.
In TCM, these symptoms may look different, but are connected underneath at its root.
Does Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine Help?
Yes! Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine are there to support your body's function. To put it simply...
Acupuncture helps the body relax and improve circulation during and after the treatment, which helps encourage better overall regulation.
In the case of PCOS, Herbal Medicine is very important! Not only does it provide daily support between treatments which may be needed for conditions like PCOS.
The challenge is that PCOS is not a one time issue, it is something that develops and shows up over time. Like mentioned earlier, you might not even know who have PCOS. It slowly creeps up on you. As said above, herbal medicine is used to gently support over time, rather forcing quick changes.
Our formulas are made to address YOUR needs over time. One person might need more cycle regulation and another may need for more stress or metabolism. As treatment proceeds our formulas are "tweaked" adjusted as your body changes.
What To Do
It can be frustrating and confusing to know if your symptoms show clear signs of PCOS or not, but...
You do know something is off, your boy is reaching out to not work against you. Its asking you for the right kind of support.
if you have been looking for a more natural way to support yourself with a more personalized approach which includes acupuncture and custom herbal medicine, this may be a good place to start!
Call or text us to schedule a consultation (714)396-3475
or
email us: theakuclinic.com
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