site development
Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 10:03.this website is a work in progress. it is intended to become a source of information for women undergoing the transition of menopause, with the ultimate intention of creating a forum for women to share common experiences. for now, my web developers and i are exploring the best ways to create this site. i have recently updated the text for the major changes menu links listed at
Acupuncture & Menopause
Submitted by Erin Flynn on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 08:50.A recent article in the academic journal Menopause found that those women who combined acupuncture with self-care advice experienced a significant reduction in hot flashes, improved sleep, and other parameters when compared to the control group. This is a great example of modern scientific research validating some ancient medical practices.
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Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 12:58.Study: Can acupuncture ease the symptoms of menopause?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 18:25.In a randomized, 2-group clinical study, acupuncture was used for the relief of menopausal hot flushes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. The experimental acupuncture treatment consisted of specific acupuncture body points related to menopausal symptoms.
A comparison of acupuncture and oral estradiol treatment of vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 18:23.CONCLUSION: We suggest that acupuncture is a viable alternative treatment of vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women and cannot recommend superficial needle insertion as an inactive control treatment.
Wyon Y, Wijma K, Nedstrand E, Hammar M. Faculty of Health Sciences, University Hospital, Linkoping, Sweden.
