Can acupuncture treat irregular menstruation?

　　Irregular menstruation, also known as menstrual disorder, is a common gynecological disease, characterized by abnormal bleeding during the menstrual cycle, or abdominal pain before and during menstruation. Irregular menstruation leads to various gynecological diseases, such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, breast disease, chloasma, freckles, premature aging of the face, and also brings serious damage to women's bodies. Take 3 to 4 of the following acupoints and perform gentle moxibustion, which can regulate menstruation and relieve pain, dredge meridians and activate collaterals.

　　Moxibustion at Guanyuan point

　　[Acupoint selection method] It is located under the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back, slightly wider than the thumb from the spine, one on each side.

　　[Moxibustion method] Mild moxibustion. The person being moxibustion lies on his back, and the person applying moxibustion stands aside, holding a lit

　　Aim one end of the moxa stick at the moxibustion site, 3 cm away from the skin, and move it parallel to the left and right directions or

　　Apply moxibustion with repeated rotation.

　　[Moxibustion time] Moxibustion is performed once a day for 30 minutes each time until the skin becomes flushed. Moxibustion should be performed during or after menstruation.

　　[Efficacy] Strengthen the kidney and strengthen the essence, regulate qi and restore yang.

　　Moxibustion on Xuehai point

　　[Method for selecting acupoints] Located 3 finger widths upward from the inner edge of the kneecap, one on each side. When selecting acupoints, straighten your feet and push your knees hard, which will form a depression on the inside of the knee. The Xuehai point is above the eye depression.

　　[Moxibustion method] Mild moxibustion. Sit down, hold the lit moxa stick in your hand, aim at the acupuncture point, and place it away from the skin.

　　1.5 to 3 centimeters, as long as the moxibustion site feels warm and comfortable. You can also use moxibustion pots for rotary moxibustion.

　　[Moxibustion time] Moxibustion 1 to 2 times a day, 20 minutes each time, until the skin becomes flushed. Moxibustion should be applied during or after menstruation.

　　【Efficacy】Nourishes blood and moisturizes dryness, dispels wind and relieves itching.

　　Moxibustion at Sanyinjiao point

　　[Acupoint selection method] On the inside of the calf, 4 fingers directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, at the posterior edge of the tibia, one on the left and right.

　　[Moxibustion Method] Sit in a sitting position, hold a lit moxa stick in your hand, and aim it at the acupuncture point, 1.5 to 3 centimeters away from the skin, until the moxibustion site feels warm and comfortable.

　　[Moxibustion time] Moxibustion is done once a day for 3 to 10 minutes each time until the skin becomes flushed. Moxibustion should be performed during or after menstruation.

　　[Efficacy] Nourishes yin and reduces fire.

　　Moxibustion on kidney acupoints

　　[Method for selecting acupoints] On the waist, slightly wider than the thumbs on both sides below the second lumbar vertebra, one on each side.

　　[Moxibustion method] Lie prone, hold a lit moxa stick in one hand, and aim it at the acupuncture point, 1.5 to 3 cm away from the skin until the moxibustion site feels warm and comfortable.

　　[Moxibustion time] Once a day or every other day, 15 minutes each time, apply moxibustion during or after menstruation.

　　【Efficacy】Reconciling Qi and blood.

　　Moxibustion Qihai point, Zusanli point, Yongquan point

　　[Acupoint selection method] Qihai point is located 2 finger widths below the navel. Zusanli point is located in a depression about 2 finger widths below the knee, one on each side. Yongquan point is located in the depression of the sole of the foot. In front of the depression of the sole of the foot, you can roughly see the "herringbone" pattern formed by the muscles of the sole of the foot. It is located at the intersection of the "herringbone" pattern, one on the left and right.

　　[Moxibustion method] Mild moxibustion. Take a sitting position, hold a lit moxa stick in your hand, and aim it at the acupuncture point, 1.5 to 3 centimeters away from the skin, until the moxibustion site feels warm and comfortable.

　　[Moxibustion time] Moxibustion is performed once a day, for 3 to 15 minutes each time, until the skin becomes flushed, and moxibustion is performed during or after menstruation.

　　【Efficacy】Warms yang and replenishes qi, unblocks collaterals and activates blood circulation, expels coldness in the lower limbs, regulates the spleen and stomach, and is particularly effective in regulating symptoms of premature menstruation.