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| Menopause is a unique and personal experience for every
woman. Menopausal symptoms occur when there is a decrease in the
production of the sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and androgen.
The sypmtoms most often exhibited by women during this transition
are hotflashes, nightsweats, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and
difficulty sleeping. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered the standard treatment for menopause and related conditions. However, there is not a consensus as to when and how to use these medications. While they may alleviate hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis, they will also increase the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and have a number of significant side-effects. The bottom line is that synthetic hormones can never replace endogenous ones. Therefore, no matter when and how they are prescribed, the potential for adverse reactions will always be present. Traditional Chinese Medicine, on the other hand, offers a gentle yet effective way to address menopause and related conditions. Acupuncture has demonstrated via numerous in vivo and in vitro studies to have a marked effect on the endocrine system to alleviate hot flashes, vasomotor instability, loss of bone mass, and other conditions associated with menopause. Most importantly, they are much gentler and safer on the body. Acupuncture is a great alternative for those women who are not candidates for HRT, such as smokers and those women who have an increased risk of cancer. Many women also choose to combine acupuncture with HRT to effectively alleviate their menopausal symptoms. Many women can reduce or completely alleviate their symptoms with acupuncture in just a few weeks. "My experience with Burlington Acupuncture has been phenominal. Beginning with the professional, in depth, head to toe consultation, we targeted my menopausal symptoms. To my surprise my night sweats diminshed drastically, and my energy level increased after my first treatment." Laura, Bedford, MA "Burlington Acupuncture has become a routine part of my life. Nicole Stern is a very knowledgeable and extremely competent acupuncturist. She combines methods that she feels best suit your needs, and this approach is very effective. She spends time really listening to your description of your pain prior to any treatment. The care I have received has been excellent. She is also very accommodating in fitting your acupuncture treatment into your schedule. She has my highest recommendation." Sally Rubin, Waltham, MA "Well over a year ago, I began experiencing a variety of menopause symptoms which included: severe hot flashes, fatigue, inability to concentrate, bloating and depression. A colleague of mine recommended that I go to Nicole Stern and see if she could help. I had tried so many different products that I was not optimistic yet I decided give it a try. Once I met Nicole, I was immediately impressed with her! First she conducted a thorough evaluation, used Chinese medicine approaches to measure what was not in balance and lastly administered the acupuncture to alleviate the symptoms. I am now a not only a true fan of Nicole Stern but of acupuncture therapy for a wide variety of health concerns that I have including most recently a herniated disc. If you are thinking about acupuncture...you should think about Nicole because she is truly amazing." Barbara M. Mirabello | |||
