Can acupuncture help with PMS?

[Nitro Girl]

Hi there,

In the last 6 months I've been having really bad PMS. Being 39 I am somewhat familiar with the whole routine of the monthly curse but it seems to be getting worse.

It is like the pre-period sympthoms take over my mind/body upto 2 weeks before my period actually starts, then I have my period (with slight pain) and once my period has finished I feel very said and emotional.

If you do the sums here you will notice that my mind/body and fully consumed in the cycle and it is driving me (and my partner) nuts! It is like I don't have control over this and it is really getting me down and depressed with which comes another set of problems.

The biggest change in the last 6 months is the pre-period sympthoms, they start so early with all the usual signals (body starts to swell, slight phantom pains in abdomen, move of all the mood swings) but then I have to deal with these for upto 2 weeks before the actual period starts.

I visited my doctor about this in December to have my thyroid checked and all systems normal. Visited my doctor again last week and she said I have 3 options: 1) have a baby; 2) go on the pill and 3) try acupuncture. Now, no. 1 is not an option right now, no. 2 doesn't appeal as I dislike taking any tablets nevermind one that I will have to take a very long time. So I am exploring option 3, but I have difficulties getting my head around how acupuncture can help with my PMS and if it will work and has anyone experience in this or tried it.

Would really like to have your feedback on this or other suggestions. I am currently taking a fish oil/evening prim oil capsule once a day and have been for the last few years. I just read that starflower oil helps but will it help with my moods?

Thanks so much.
nk

 

[pseudonym]

I am taking chinese herbs for a few issues and the PMT is one of them...it is working miracles...i can harldy feel my period coming...maybe just a few hours before it. I used to be a total wreck before and after and as you said i am glad i dont feel a hormonal mess anymore...acupuncture is supposed to work just as well ( but then again i might be bias as im studying it!)...as you are not keen on the other two options, why dont yoou give it a go? Make sure you choose an acupuncturist from the British Acupuncture Council (just google it)...just as an opinion dont go to the highstreet shops...if you go to a good acupuncturist, he/she will be able to explain you how acupuncture can help you with PMT...
Hope this helps! Good luck!

 

[GanjaReviewer]

Hi ju79,

Thanks for your help. I have also been talking to a few people about this and the outcome is positive so think I will go for it.

Thanks for your help!

nk

 

[Tarkarri]

Try EFT, that can be very effective see http://www.emofree.com. I used to take Evening Primrose when I had the problem, many, many years ago - seemed to work - EFT wasn't around then

 

[gqelnunkiahimjekv]

Hi

Acupuncture has been used for over 3000 years for many conditions such as Facial Paralysis, Stroke, Asthma, Parkinson's Disease, ME, MS, Digestive probs, Infertility, PMS, etc..

It may be successful in treating most conditions including PMS as the person is treated holistically. Also, the person being treated has to make changes in their current diet and lifestyle, as directed by the Acupuncturist.

Hope this helps