Menopause is a naturally occurring phenomenon that will affect all women at some stage in life (typically around 45-63), and is a natural part of aging. But the transition doesn't have to be a dreaded process, symptoms of menopause can be managed with acupuncture and traditional chinese herbal medicine. Hormone imbalances can be maintained often with as little as a few treatments. Menopause occurs when there is a decrease in the amounts of estrogen and/or progesterone being produced in the body. This can result in symptoms as varied as; hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, memory loss, headaches, joint aches/pain, insomnia, decreased libido, increased urination, and weight gain. Physicians usually prescribe hormone replacement therapy ( HRT ) to aid in the symptoms, however there are often serious side-effects that go along with this. HRT can increase the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers, increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Wo...
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