Traditional and Contemporary Herbs Used to Treat Dysmenorrhea

Whenever women are having the time of the month, it is typical for them to be quite irritable. During the menstrual cycle, the sex hormones involved in the reproductive process jump to very high levels which affects the nervous system and bring about sporadic mood swings. Women affected by dysmenorrhea … Continue reading

Dysmenorrhea Patients Can Benefit From Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Therapy

A study published by the eCAM (Evidence-based Complimentary and Alternative Medicine) showed that a meaningful positive effect was achieved when patients with dysmenorrhea who did not respond well to Western medical treatments were given acupuncture treatments. Dysmenorrhea is menstrual cramping whose cause can be seen in a couple of ways: … Continue reading

What Causes Menstrual Pain?

It is a fact that a lot of women, especially those in their teens, experience pain with their periods. Menstrual pain usually does not signify a more serious problem, but at times, it can be connected with non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, uterine fibroids or endometriosis.

Menstrual pain is also … Continue reading