100% Natural PCOS Treatment
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine located in Hackensack, NJ
Acupuncture for PCOS in New Jersey
Some of the symptoms of PCOS include: excessive facial hair, acne, and irregular periods, but the most bothersome symptoms is anovulation. That means the ovaries do not push out a viable egg every month. That also means, you cannot get pregnant. If you want to get pregnant with PCOS, you have landed in the right place. Acupuncture is a natural, holistic treatment option for PCOS. A typical course of treatment involves weekly acupuncture sessions and a customized herbal medicine formula. This combination of gentle acupuncture and targeted herbal medicine helps to balance hormones, relieve stress and anxiety and also relieve digestive issues that are typically a part of PCOS. Many of our patients see relief of symptoms, regulated menstrual cycles, and even pregnancy within 3 months of starting our program.
If you have more questions about your specific case, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can use our online booking to schedule a free consultation. We are happy to help.
PCOS Q&A
What is PCOS?
PCOS is not very well understood by most medical professionals. It largely affects women during their reproductive years. The condition can result from excess amounts of androgen, a male reproductive hormone, in your bloodstream. Excess androgen may cause small fluid-filled sacs (cysts) to form along the edge of your ovaries, which can interfere with your fertility. Some believe PCOS is a type of Metabolic Syndrome, resulting from a dysregulated metabolism of sugar in the body.
Risk factors for PCOS include having a family history of the condition. Symptoms of PCOS can worsen in women who are overweight or obese.
Hackensack Family Acupuncture & Wellness offer natural, holistic solutions for PCOS and its symptoms. The acupuncturists specialize in fertility and women’s health. Most treatment plans include acupuncture, TCM herbal medicine and supplements to improve your metabolic and reproductive health.
The specialists can work with your OB/GYN to create an integrative treatment plan to better manage PCOS symptoms and prevent infertility and other complications related to metabolic syndrome.
When should I seek treatment for PCOS?
Schedule an evaluation at Hackensack Family Acupuncture & Wellness if you have PCOS symptoms like:
- Irregular periods
- Severe acne
- Excess facial and body hair
- Male-pattern baldness
- Implantation failure (IVF)
- Difficulty losing weight
- Blood sugar dysregulation or high insulin levels
Complications of PCOS can also include fertility issues that interfere with your ability to become pregnant or maintain a viable pregnancy.
Our acupuncturists will assess your symptoms and your health history to determine if acupuncture and other holistic therapies can ease your PCOS symptoms. They may also ask to see your recent blood work to confirm or rule out a hormone imbalance.
How does acupuncture treat PCOS?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that uses fine needles to balance the life force of your body (qi). Restoring qi eliminates disease and prevents additional complications from developing.
Your acupuncturist will insert the needles into specific points (meridians) in your body to stimulate increased blood flow, relax muscles, and regulate your hormone production and metabolism. The needles are left in place for a period of time, usually 30-40 minutes. When it’s warranted, electro-acupuncture is also an option. Electro-acupucnture is a low currents of electricity to connected to the needles to further stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. When your session is complete, your provider removes the needles, and you can go back to your usual routine without limitations.
In combination with acupuncture, the specialists can recommend Chinese herbs, supplements, lifestyle changes, and nutrition improvements to support your reproductive health, ease symptoms of PCOS, and promote healthy weight loss. They continue to monitor your treatment to ensure you achieve long-lasting symptom relief.
Call Hackensack Family Acupuncture & Wellness to schedule an evaluation for PCOS, or book an appointment online today.