Acupuncture and herbs are often used together to treat PMS. For women, a healthy menses shows that the entire body is in good balance. It is vital that each monthly cycle be with as little pain and discomfort as possible. Because acupuncture and herbs have such a direct effect on the body's energy and blood, we excel where Western Medicine is at a loss. However, regulating menses often takes several months of treatment when the problems began months or years ago.
Many patients have been on birth control pills for many years either for birth control or to regulate their menses. It often takes up to a year to regulate the menses to an optimal state.