What are the acupuncture points for treating irregular menstruation?

After girls have their period, they often experience dysmenorrhea and other symptoms. Many people also experience symptoms of irregular menstruation. Irregular menstruation not only affects physical health but also affects fertility. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, irregular menstruation is also a warning sign of physical discomfort. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning is a good way to treat irregular menstruation. So what are the acupoints for treating irregular menstruation?

What are the symptoms of irregular menstruation? Menstrual disorders, also known as irregular menstruation, are common gynecological diseases, manifested as abnormal menstrual cycles or bleeding volume, and may be accompanied by abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before and during menstruation. The cause may be organic disease or functional disorder. Irregular uterine bleeding, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, and menopause may occur.

Causes of irregular menstruation: Abnormal emotions cause menstrual disorders, cold stimulation causes oligomenorrhea or even amenorrhea, diet causes irregular menstruation, and addiction to smoking and drinking causes menstrual disorders. The diagnosis of menstrual irregularities is mainly based on medical history, physical examination and auxiliary examinations. During the diagnosis process, it is important to exclude bleeding caused by systemic or female genital pathological causes, such as blood diseases, liver and kidney failure, thyroid dysfunction, pregnancy and related diseases, reproductive tract injury, infection and tumors.

What are the acupoints for treating irregular menstruation? Massage the lower abdomen: Place the left palm on the back of the right hand, and place the right palm on the lower abdomen. Apply appropriate force and massage in a circular motion in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction for 1 to 3 minutes, preferably until the skin becomes warm. Massage around the navel: Place your left palm on the back of your right hand, and place the palm of your right hand under your navel. Apply appropriate force and massage the abdomen around the navel in a clockwise direction for 1 to 3 minutes, until the abdomen feels warm. Rub and press the Guanyuan point: half-clench your right fist, extend your thumb, place the tip of your thumb on the Guanyuan point, and rub and press with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Rub the lumbar and sacral region: Place your palms on both sides of the lumbar and sacral region, and rub the lumbar and sacral region vigorously from top to bottom for 0.5 to 1 minute, until the waist feels warm. Rub and press the Shenshu point: Put your hands on your waist, press your thumb on the Shenshu point on the same side, and place the other four fingers on your waist, rub with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Press and rub the Zusanli point: Overlap the index finger and middle finger of one hand, place the middle finger on the Zusanli point on the same side, and press and rub with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Alternate between the lower limbs. Rub the Xuehai point with your palms: Place the palms of both hands on the Xuehai point on the same side, and rub with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Alternate between the lower limbs.

It should be noted that acupoints should not be massaged during menstruation. It is also important to avoid smoking and drinking, keep warm, get enough sleep, pay attention to hygiene when bathing, and it is best to take a shower instead of a sitting bath. Traditional Chinese medicine regulation of irregular menstruation generally requires persistence and cannot be completed in a day or two. Regular massage of acupoints can not only regulate the body, but also relax the mind. However, if the symptoms of irregular menstruation are very serious, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, and massage of acupoints can be used as an auxiliary means.