Premature ovarian insufficiency is a prevalent health issue among women. It can lead to infertility, premature skin aging, and potentially affect cardiovascular and bone health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners detect early signs of ovarian dysfunction by observing two distinct facial indicators. They then stimulate ovarian activity through abdominal acupoint massage.
Symptoms of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
On the “She Health” program, Cheng-Hsiu Shih, director of the Cheng-Hsiu Shih Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, explained that women typically enter menopause between 45 and 55. Premature ovarian insufficiency refers to the early decline of ovarian function in women under 40, resulting in an earlier loss of fertility and premature onset of menopause.Menopause can cause various symptoms, including hot flashes, heart palpitations, irritability, and insomnia, which may accelerate the aging process. Women going through menopause are also prone to developing a syndrome characterized by what is known in TCM as “yin deficiency with internal heat,” leading to dryness of the skin and other parts of the body. This can manifest as vaginal dryness, dry mouth, chapped lips, dry facial skin, and dry eyes. For women who already experience dry eye syndrome, the symptoms often become more pronounced after menopause.
