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Effective Treatment for Hormonal Headaches

Headaches are caused by a number of factors ranging from genetics to diet. Fluctuations in hormone levels can also be a big factor leading to chronic headaches known as hormonal headaches. Hormone levels can change due to various reasons. They can change during:

  • Pregnancy
  • Menstrual cycle
  • Menopause
  • Use of hormone replacement therapies or oral contraceptives

Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for providing pain relief and alleviation of symptoms of hormonal headaches. At Inner Light Wellness Acupuncture, we provide comprehensive acupuncture treatment solutions for different types of headaches and migraines including hormonal headaches.

Success Story

I have suffered most of my adult life with headaches that were treatable with OTC medications however, over the last year, I began suffering with debilitating migraines, chronic daily headaches and an array of related symptoms (brain fog, dizziness, etc). After months of trial and error on several treatment plans with various doctors, I scheduled an appointment with Margaret. I was skeptical at first as I saw minimal to no long term improvement from prescribed preventive medications, but was willing to give anything a shot to help me combat the chronic pain. At my first appointment, Margaret and her team were so welcoming. Margaret listened to all of my issues/concerns and developed a treatment plan specific to my needs. Over the next few weeks, I saw improvement in both the quantity and severity of my headaches. By the end of my treatment plan, I was completely headache and symptom free! I am currently on an acupuncture maintenance schedule and continue to remain headache free (and no longer on preventive medications). I am so happy to have my life back and so incredibly thankful for Margaret and her team! I HIGHLY recommend!

— RG

How Does Acupuncture Treat Hormonal Headaches?

Acupuncture works to improve hormonal headaches by offering the following benefits:

  • Relaxing Blood Vessels: Studies show that falls in estrogen levels are linked to contractions in blood vessels. Acupuncture promotes healthy blood circulation and relaxation of blood vessels as well as balancing hormones.

 

  • Releasing Endorphins: Acupuncture also works by stimulating the release of endorphins. These hormones are effective at providing natural pain relief.

 

  • Balancing Circadian Rhythm: Disturbances in sleep patterns have also been known to affect the body’s hormone production cycles. Lack of sleep or disruption in the natural circadian rhythm of the body can trigger or worsen your headaches. Acupuncture can help bring balance to your circadian rhythm thereby improving your sleep cycle.

 

  • Alleviating Stress: Increased stress levels are associated with the anticipation of or experience of menstrual migraine. Acupuncture provides relief from this stress, thus further contributing to hormonal headache reduction.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

At your first visit, we will go over your symptoms and health history to determine if you are a candidate for care. Then we will recommend a customized treatment plan with just the right combination of acupuncture therapies that work best for your unique symptoms. You may receive treatment on your first visit.

At Inner Light Wellness Acupuncture, hormone-based headaches are among the most common symptoms that we treat. Menstrual and menopausal headaches respond quickly to acupuncture. One of the reasons acupuncture effectively treats symptoms of hormonal imbalances is that it helps your body to naturally regulate estrogen and progesterone. Acupuncture doesn’t attempt to externally control hormone levels but works with your own body to bring hormones into balance.

How Soon Will I See Results?

Most patients report improvement after several weeks of care. Remember, chronic pain from hormonal headaches has been with you for some time. Pain relief can depend on many variables such as the cause of your pain, your current health status, medications, diet and lifestyle. Rest assured, we see at least an 85% success rate for our patients receiving acupuncture for hormonal headaches.

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