Categories: Herbs

Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)

Painful periods. Primary dysmenorrhea usually start with the first period of a womans life and is thought to be the result of excessive prostaglandin production. It is often associated with nausea, vomiting, and faintness. Secondary dysmenorrhea usually effects older patients and the pain precedes menstruation. It is thought to be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, fibroids, and the presence of an IUD (intrauterine device).

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1 Qi and Blood stagnation
2 Damp/Cold stagnation
3 Liver Qi stagnation with Low Jiao Damp/Heat
4 Qi and Blood deficiency

Qi and Blood stagnation

P/T – regulate Qi, promote circulation of blood, remove Stasis

Acupuncture – sedate, moxa, foot Jueyin, LR 3, 8, SP 6, Ren 6

– hypochondriac/chest/breast distension/pain- SJ 5, 6, BL 18

– severe low abdominal pain- BL 32

– nausea, vomiting, PC 6, ST 36

Damp/Cold stagnation

P/T – disperse Cold, eliminate Damp, warm Jing

Acupuncture – Ren, foot Taiyin, Ren 3 & ST 28 (water problems, needle and moxa), SP 6, 8

– Kidney deficiency- BL 23, Ren 4

– bodyaches- BL 11, 23

Liver Qi stagnation with Low Jiao Damp/Heat

P/T – clear Heat and Damp, regulate Liver Qi

Acupuncture – foot Taiyin, Jueyin, LR 3 & SP 6, Ren 3 & BL 32

– Low abdominal burning- LR 8

– Fire- LR 2 (more large clots)

Qi and Blood deficiency

Acupuncture – Ren, foot Taiyin, Ren 6, BL 20, SP 6, ST 36, Zi Gong

– deficient Cold- Ren 4, ST 30, moxa

Alternative Treatment Methods

auricular- internal reproductive organs, sympathetic, KI, LR, SP

7 star- medium stimulation, lower abdominal area

injection- Dang Gui 0.5ml, Hong Hua 0.1ml

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.