Justin has a post-graduate diploma in TCM gynaecology and obstetrics from the Women's Natural Health Clinic, London. Since his diploma in 2011 he's been working on researching a fertility book/website which covers the latest Western science and explains how Chinese medicine is used in this field.
Women's health has a long tradition of treatment in Chinese medicine and a wide variety of conditions usually respond well. Chinese medicine is particularly effective at regulating the systems of the body and restoring balance. This is a natural fit for many women's health issues as the dynamics of the menstrual cycle can so easily get out of equilibrium. Women's conditions that often respond well to Chinese medicine include:
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Amenorrhoea
Anovulation
Bacterial vaginosis
Blocked Fallopian tubes
Candidasis (thrush)
Cervicitis
Cystitis
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Dysmenorrhoea
Dyspareunia
Endometriosis
Excessive vaginal discharge
Infertility
Irregular menstrual cycles
Leucorrhoea
Menorrhagia and metrorrhagia
Menopausal symptoms
Natural birth control methods
Ovarian cysts
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polymenorrhoea
Pre menstrual syndrome
Urinary incontinence
Uterine myoma (fybroids)
Obstetric conditions treated with TCM:
Early pregnancy nausea and vomiting
Threatened miscarriage
Habitual miscarriage
Retained products of conception
Post miscarriage recovery
Breech presentation correction
Labourinduction
Mastitis
Postnatal depression
Postpartum bleeding
Postpartum recovery
Lactational galactorrhoea
If you have any questions about acupuncture and how it can help you please email Justin Hextall
Abnormal vaginal discharge