Can moxibustion cure irregular menstruation?

Moxibustion can treat irregular menstruation, mainly because it can help the body detoxify and eliminate dampness, and is very beneficial for improving uterine cold and irregular menstruation. Female friends should pay attention to the acupoint selection method of moxibustion in order to realize the value of treatment. Moxibustion treatment for irregular menstruation generally chooses acupoints such as the uterus, Sanyin acupoints and Yongquan acupoints. These acupoints are interrelated with the uterus. You can learn about the contents of this article.

How to treat irregular menstruation with moxibustion

1. How to treat irregular menstruation with moxibustion

1.1 Uterus

In the lower abdomen, 4 inches below the umbilicus and 3 inches lateral to the middle.

1.2 Sanyinjiao

On the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the inner edge of the tibia; sit upright with knees bent at a right angle to locate the acupoint.

1.3. Yongquan Point

At the bottom of the foot, in the depression at the front of the foot when the foot is curled, approximately at the intersection of the front one-third and the back two-thirds of the line connecting the tips of the ridges between the second and third toes and the heel.

1.4. Guanyuan Point

The acupoint is located 3 inches below the navel, on the midline of the abdomen, while lying on your back. When locating the acupoint, you can lie on your back. Guanyuan acupoint is located in the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline. Draw a line from the navel to the top of the pubic bone, divide this line into five equal parts, and the acupoint is located three-fifths of the way down from the navel.

2. What are the causes of irregular menstruation?

2.1. Irregular work and rest schedule. Due to the influence of life or work, people often stay up late or have reversed work and rest schedules. This bad habit can easily lead to endocrine disorders and cause irregular menstruation.

2.2. Excessive weight loss. Uncontrolled weight loss or excessive exercise will result in the body not consuming enough protein and fat, thus affecting the normal synthesis of estrogen in the body, resulting in too little menstrual flow or amenorrhea.

2.3. Emotional factors. If you are in depression, anxiety or great mental stress for a long time, the function of the hypothalamus will be damaged, the ovaries will be unable to secrete hormones and ovulate, which can easily lead to irregular menstruation.

2.4. Abortion. Multiple abortions can lead to a thin endometrium, uterine damage that is difficult to repair, and even cause irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and infertility.

3. Symptoms of irregular menstruation

3.1. Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea is an important manifestation of irregular menstruation. Almost most women with irregular menstruation will have symptoms of dysmenorrhea to varying degrees, but the severity varies.

3.2. Irregular menstruation: Another symptom of irregular menstruation is irregular menstruation, which often comes early or late, and the time is beyond the normal fluctuation range.

3.3. Color of menstrual blood: Normal menstrual blood is dark red and does not coagulate. However, for women with irregular menstruation, the menstrual blood may be pink, black or purple, and the menstrual blood may be too thin or have obvious blood clots.

3.4. Irregular bleeding: refers to bleeding outside of menstrual period. If bleeding outside of menstrual period occurs, it is also a symptom of irregular menstruation.