Hormonal migraines are all too common for women. If you suffer from them, you know how debilitating they can be—making even the simplest tasks feel impossible throughout your day. While conventional treatments like painkillers and hormone therapy offer relief for some, they don’t always address the root cause and may come with unwanted side effects.

Acupuncture for hormonal migraines is an alternative, natural approach to finally managing your migraines and finding relief. At Monica Patt Acupuncture,  acupuncture treatments help regulate  client’s hormones, reduce inflammation, and reduce migraine frequency and severity. Overall, acupuncture can help you relieve your pain when other treatments fall short. 

If you’re wondering whether acupuncture for hormonal migraines is right for you, find out how it works and what you can expect. 

Understanding Hormonal Migraines

Hormonal migraines are common for women since they’re linked to our menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause. Unlike other headaches and migraines, these types of migraines are associated with fluctuations in estrogen, which then impacts your serotonin levels. With disruptions to your serotonin, your body is less able to regulate pain, and that can lead to chronic migraines. 

In addition to menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, other factors can also lead to hormonal migraines. Stress, sleep issues, diet, genetics, and even birth control can all play a role. Because there are so many factors that can cause hormonal migraines, it can be difficult to find the root cause and the best medication or traditional treatment method. 

How Acupuncture Helps with Hormonal Migraines

Acupuncture for hormonal migraines is a powerful tool for pain relief because it can address the underlying imbalances happening in your body. Acupuncture helps with the following: 

• Balancing hormones – Acupuncture influences your endocrine system, which controls your hormone production. With consistent acupuncture treatments, you can regulate your estrogen production to help alleviate the root cause of your hormonal migraines. 

• Improving blood flow and circulation – Acupuncture also stimulates your blood flow and circulation, which can help reduce the inflammation associated with migraine pain. 

• Reducing stress – Hormonal and other types of migraines are often caused by stress. With acupuncture, you can relax your muscles, promote more feelings of relaxation, and lower your stress hormones like cortisol. 

• Naturally reducing pain – Acupuncture stimulates endorphins, which are your body’s natural painkillers. Combined with acupuncture’s other benefits, you can address the root cause of your migraines and ensure that you have more holistic, long-term pain management. 

What to Expect from Acupuncture for Pain Relief

At Monica Patt Acupuncture, we work with a ton of new patients who’ve never had acupuncture treatments before. Our priority is always making you feel comfortable and relaxed so that you aren’t adding any more stress to your body. 

With acupuncture for hormonal migraines and pain management, you can expect the following: 

1. Initial consultation – Our acupuncture treatments always start with an initial consultation where we’ll ask about your migraines and the methods you’ve already used to find relief. 
2. Personalized treatment plan – Through your initial assessment, we’ll build a personalized treatment plan. We’ll recommend a schedule for your treatment plan that may include weekly or biweekly sessions, as well as the total duration for your treatment. Along with traditional acupuncture, we may also recommend electrical acupuncture or myofascial cupping, but we’ll always work with you to make sure you’re comfortable with your treatment. 
3. 45- to 75-minute acupuncture sessions – Your first acupuncture will be around 60-75 minutes, while follow-up sessions are typically 45-60 minutes. During each session, you won’t feel any pain–most people even fall asleep during their sessions. 
4. Weekly or biweekly sessions – Depending on the severity of your migraines, we may recommend coming in for weekly or biweekly sessions. Throughout your treatment plan, we’ll check in with you to make sure you’re making progress toward full relief. 

Additional Benefits of Acupuncture for Migraine Sufferers

Acupuncture is a natural, holistic treatment that promotes additional benefits throughout your body. Because of your increased blood flow, hormone regulation, stress reduction, and more, you may experience these additional benefits from your treatment: 

• Increased energy 
• Strengthens your immune system
• Promotes overall pain relief
• Supports digestive health

 

Complementary Tips for Managing Hormonal Migraines

Acupuncture is just one way you can relieve your hormonal migraines naturally. We can also help you discover additional methods and lifestyle changes that can improve your pain management. 

Some tips for managing hormonal migraines include: 

• Staying hydrated
• Eating a healthy diet focused on healthy fats, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids
• Avoiding excess sugar, refined carbs, alcohol, and caffeine
• Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and bedtime routine
• Managing your stress with breathing exercises and physical activity
• Considering herbal remedies and supplements like magnesium, vitamin B2, and chasteberry

Booking Your Acupuncture Treatments

If you’re ready to finally alleviate your hormonal migraines, we would love to have you at Monica Patt Acupuncture. Our licensed acupuncturists are committed to your health goals and comfort, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Schedule your initial consultation to get started!