Menstrual cycle conditions
Painful periods, irregular cycles & menstrual health support with Chinese medicine in Amsterdam
Common menstrual conditions
Menstrual complaints are among the most common reasons women seek support from Chinese medicine. Many women are told that painful or difficult periods are simply "normal", but significant menstrual discomfort is a signal worth paying attention to.
Conditions that can be supported include:
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Dysmenorrhoea — painful periods, read more here
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Irregular cycles — cycles that are too short, too long, or unpredictable
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Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) — prolonged or excessive menstrual flow
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Scanty or absent periods (amenorrhoea) — light flow or missing periods
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Intermenstrual bleeding — spotting between periods
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Menstrual headaches or migraines
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Mid-cycle pain
The menstrual cycle is a window into overall health. Changes in timing, flow, pain levels, or associated symptoms can reflect hormonal shifts, stress, nutritional factors, or underlying conditions. Chinese medicine takes a whole-cycle view — looking at patterns across the full month, not just the days of bleeding.
The Chinese medicine approach
Treatment begins with a detailed intake covering the full picture of your cycle: timing, flow, colour, texture, pain location and character, accompanying symptoms, and how your cycle changes with stress, sleep, or diet.
From this, an individual pattern is identified and a treatment plan is formed — typically combining acupuncture and individually prepared herbal formulas, with dietary guidance where relevant.
Chinese medicine can be used alongside conventional gynaecological care and does not interfere with most medical treatments.
Curious whether Chinese medicine could support your menstrual health? You're welcome to book a free 20-minute introductory call.
Important: any new, unusual, or unexplained bleeding — including bleeding between periods, after sex, or after menopause — should always be assessed by a doctor before starting any complementary treatment.
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