17/06/2026
Painful periods are common but not normal.
If yours are severe enough to disrupt your life, the symptoms are worth investigating. Here's how we approach a women's health consultation at the clinic.
If your period regularly knocks you out for a day, soaks through protection in under two hours, comes with clots bigger than a 5c piece, or arrives with pain that doesn't respond to ibuprofen -that's a signal, not a personality trait.
We look at the whole picture, including cycle regularity, ovulation signs, pain patterns, bleeding quality, energy and mood throughout the month, and any previous investigations such as ultrasounds or hormone testing.
Sometimes the answer is endometriosis or adenomyosis and further medical investigation is needed alongside our care.
Sometimes there is a hormonal pattern that responds well to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Often, it's both -an integrated approach that supports your health while ensuring important diagnoses aren't missed.
What we won't do is tell you it's "just part of being a woman."
If period pain is affecting your quality of life, book a Women's Health consultation and let's explore what's going on.
📍 Three Lanterns, Williamstown
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