Women's Health

Ana-Med's focus on women means we aim to help with general period problems or irregularity of a physical or psychological nature, pain, and disorders or disease that may be associated with the menstrual cycle and womens overall health and well-being.

Fertility - TCM and acupuncture seem to have a harmonizing effect on hormones, stress and the immune system all of which are often thought to play an important part in natural and artificially induced fertility. Ideally we would have 3 months to prepare and balance the body of both woman and man before they try to conceive.

IVF - studies have shown an increased chance of pregnancy when using acupuncture alongside IVF procedures. Again 3 months is an ideal amount of time to harmonize the body in preparation for the procedure.
To find out more about studies in this area go to Jane Lyttleton's website. 
http://www.acupunctureivf.com.au/

Pregnancy - during pregnancy acupuncture can offer a drug-free option to a number of problems including prevention of miscarriage, morning sickness, foetal development, body pains, hypertension, breech positioning and induction to name a few.

Pre-birth acupuncture - Observational trials done in Wellington (Betts, 2004) have indicated a positive use of acupuncture used weekly from 36-37 weeks to help promote a smooth labour with less intervention.

Post-natal care - we can also offer advice on post-natal care and can help with problems that may arise after giving birth such as lactation / breast feeding problems or insufficient milk flow, mastitis, post-natal depression, anxiety etc.
To find out more about acupuncture during pregnancy articles and information click on the link to Debra Betts' website. http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/

Menopause - the symptoms that often come with menopause can be very uncomfortable and irritating. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help ease these symptoms inducing a more harmonious transition into the latter stages of life.

Paediatrics - Children can also benefit from acupuncture for a wide range of digestive, sleep, and respiratory disorders. For young children Lee-Ana does not retain needles for any length of time and acupressure may be used instead if necessary.