Period cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, is one of the most common gynecological conditions seen in an OB/GYN clinic. Dysmenorrhea is clinically diagnosed into two catagories: Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) which is cramping due to menstruation and Secondary Dysmenorrhea which is due to other pathologies including endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, uterine malformation, chronic pelvic inflammation and interstitial cystitis. 75% of reproductive women will experience

TMJ Disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) involves inflammation and contraction at the joint where the jaw hinges to the skull. There are more than three million cases in the U.S. per year and can affect people to the point where they suffer from facial pain and chronic headaches. Other symptoms include difficulty chewing, toothache, jaw joint tenderness or cracking, facial muscle spasms and joint locking. The exact cause of this dysfunction can be difficult to de

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that affects around 10% of women and 90% of women who have irregular menstrual cycles and involves large number of cysts contain immature eggs that do not get released. On average, 50% of teenagers will have cysts on the ovaries at any point. Traits of PCOS include mainly high androgen levels (male hormones such as testosterone) and a chronic lack of ovulation and can include any or some of the following symptoms: Few, if any, m

There are more than 3 million U.S cases of migraines every year with even more countless cases of mild-to-moderate headaches. It is no wonder that the opioid medication market is a booming industry. But, with the side effects such as brain fog and sleepiness, more Americans are turning to alternative options with acupuncture being at the top of the list. How does acupuncture treat migraines/headaches? Acupuncture is a 5000 year old Chinese medical system that studied the an