Menopause is when menstruation naturally comes to an end. On average it happens at the age of 50 though this age varies, give or take 10 years, per person.
Menopause is a sign that the reproductive phase of someone’s life has passed and is a sign of maturity. Though someone no longer experiences a monthly uterine cleanse, the uterus continues its functions related to endocrine system function (hormones) which continues to be on a monthly cycle.
Pelvic steaming is used during pre-menopause and menopause for various reasons.
Natural menopause is characterized with menstruation that starts coming less and less frequently until it goes away entirely.
Most commonly reported signs of menopause are not actually signs of menopause but signs of menstrual imbalances that have compounded over time and are now severe.
There should not be any necessary pain, difficulty or discomfort with the cessation of menstruating.
-Heavy Bleeding (May be associated with Uterine Fatigue and/or Uterine Stagnation and/or Excess Heat)
-Spontaneous Bleeding (May be associated with Uterine Fatigue and/or Excess Heat)
-Hot Flashes (May be associated with Excess Heat and/or Dryness)
-Nightsweats (May be associated with Dryness and/or Excess Heat)
-Anger (May be associated with Excess Heat)
-Hormonal Imbalance (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
-Large clots (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
-Vaginal Atrophy (May be associated with Blood Deficiency)
-Mood Swings (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
In western medicine menopause is acknowledged and seen as a time with a lot of necessary discomfort and side effects.
TREATMENTS
-hormone replacement therapy
-uterine ablation (burning the inside of the uterus)
-birth control
-dilation and curretage
-hysterectomy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Menopause is seen as the Third Golden Opportunity – a chance to enhance the health of the rest of the life cycle. It is a time to care for and nourish the body to the utmost extent possible.
REFERENCE:
7 Times a Woman by Lia Andrews
Weekly steaming is recommended thorughout perimenopause and menopause until the transition is complete.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
As the body and hormones transition into menopause, weekly steaming helps the uterus to function optimally.
STEAM PRACTITIONER RECOMMENDATION
PERISTEAM FACILITATOR (Steam Facilitator)
Recommended to learn the correct steam herbs, setup and duration.
PERISTEAM HYDROTHERAPIST (Steam Therapist)
Recommended in the case of incapacitating hot flashes, nightsweats, heavy bleeding, spontaneous bleeding, large clots, painful periods, vaginal atrophy or other advanced menopausal concerns.
NEXT STEPS
1) Click here to take this free class on period care.
2) Check out the directory to see if there are any steam practitioners in your area . They may have steam services or supplies you are interested in and can do an initial intake for you. If no one is nearby there are a lot of practitioners who do online intake forms.
3) Take a peek at the Steam World Marketplace to see what steam supplies and other products are available from the steam community.
4) If you are interested in becoming a steam practitioner, learn more about certification here.
Menopause is when menstruation naturally comes to an end. On average it happens at the age of 50 though this age varies, give or take 10 years, per person.Menopause is a sign that the reproductive phase of someone’s life has passed and is a sign of maturity. Though someone no longer experiences a monthly uterine cleanse, the uterus continues its functions related to endocrine system function (hormones) which continues to be on a monthly cycle.
Pelvic steaming is used during pre-menopause and menopause for various reasons.
Indicators/Body Signs:
Natural menopause is characterized with menstruation that starts coming less and less frequently until it goes away entirely.
Most commonly reported signs of menopause are not actually signs of menopause but signs of menstrual imbalances that have compounded over time and are now severe.
There should not be any necessary pain, difficulty or discomfort with the cessation of menstruating.
Health Topics/Concerns:
-Heavy Bleeding (May be associated with Uterine Fatigue and/or Uterine Stagnation and/or Excess Heat)
-Spontaneous Bleeding (May be associated with Uterine Fatigue and/or Excess Heat)
-Hot Flashes (May be associated with Excess Heat and/or Dryness)
-Nightsweats (May be associated with Dryness and/or Excess Heat)
-Anger (May be associated with Excess Heat)
-Hormonal Imbalance (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
-Large clots (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
-Vaginal Atrophy (May be associated with Blood Deficiency)
-Mood Swings (May be associated with Uterine Stagnation)
Medical Diagnosis and Treatment:
In western medicine menopause is acknowledged and seen as a time with a lot of necessary discomfort and side effects.
TREATMENTS
-hormone replacement therapy
-uterine ablation (burning the inside of the uterus)
-birth control
-dilation and curretage
-hysterectomy
Traditional Asian Medicine / Acupuncture:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Menopause is seen as the Third Golden Opportunity – a chance to enhance the health of the rest of the life cycle. It is a time to care for and nourish the body to the utmost extent possible.
REFERENCE:
7 Times a Woman by Lia Andrews
Steam Therapy:
Weekly steaming is recommended thorughout perimenopause and menopause until the transition is complete.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
As the body and hormones transition into menopause, weekly steaming helps the uterus to function optimally.
STEAM PRACTITIONER RECOMMENDATION
PERISTEAM FACILITATOR (Steam Facilitator)
Recommended to learn the correct steam herbs, setup and duration.
PERISTEAM HYDROTHERAPIST (Steam Therapist)
Recommended in the case of incapacitating hot flashes, nightsweats, heavy bleeding, spontaneous bleeding, large clots, painful periods, vaginal atrophy or other advanced menopausal concerns.
