What are the reasons for early menopause and what will help?
Early menopause, also called premature menopause or premature ovarian failure, is menopause that occurs for any reason before the age of 40. It happens to about 1% of American women. Roughly 30% of these women have a female relative who is also affected, which indicates a genetic predisposition. The exact reason, however, is yet unknown. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we believe this is due to “Kidney Jing deficiency” during the early puberty period, which leads to exhaustion of Kidney essence and energy, as well as premature ovarian failure (POF). In some cases, the Spleen channel develops improperly and will derive its nourishment from the ovaries. Like some autoimmune disease, the antibodies then attack her ovaries. Studies show that acupuncture and herbal medicine are a great way to prevent POF from happening and assist menopausal transition by regulating the Kidney and Spleen channels, rebalancing Qi and blood flow, reducing ovarian tension, and enhancing ovarian function. In doi
