Sarah Bradshaw Traditional Acupuncture

22/06/2025

Dry and irritated va**na or v***a?!
Or
Dry and irritated “down below”?! if you find the word va**na or v***a too difficult to say 😬

It’s often a big shock to discover that one of the symptoms of peri menopause is dryness and irritation in your intimate areas 😩

If you’ve never experienced this symptom before, it’s also a shock how much of an impact it can have on your life; leading to itching, pain and a susceptibility to infection if allowed to continue.
(Sweet joy!😫😳)

Estrogen is the main element keeping that area healthy.

Estrogen also helps in the production of the good bacteria needed to stop those annoying infections we can get when things are a bit out of kilter. (Thrush being the biggest offender)

Low estrogen thins and dries the skin which leads to itching, pain, split skin or burning and thrush like symptoms but often isn’t actually thrush.

Well there’s a lovely start to your Sunday!

So! what to do? 🧐

Adding in low dose va**nal estrogen is the key to a happy va**na 🙌🏼

Easy peasy right?

**Be aware of the risks of this treatment which are ….ZERO 🙌🏼 hurrah! 🥳

But shhhhhh… it’s obviously meant to be a secret so don’t tell anyone 🙄

Or

Share this with EVERYONE YOU KNOW!! ☺️

16/06/2025

Very interesting.

For years, we believed conception was a race—a chaotic sprint where the fastest s***m won. But recent research has flipped this story on its head. A study from Stockholm University has revealed that human eggs actively release chemical signals to attract specific s***m, while ignoring others. In other words, fertilization isn’t simply a matter of speed—it’s a selective biological process, where the egg plays an active role in choosing its match.

This breakthrough not only redefines our understanding of human reproduction but also opens new doors in fertility science. It could help explain unexplained infertility, influence IVF treatments, and even shed light on genetic compatibility. What was once seen as random is now understood as highly strategic biology—and the egg, not the s***m, is the ultimate decision-maker in the creation of life.

15/06/2025

Endometriosis!

If you’ve struggled for YEARS to get someone to take your debilitating pain and periods seriously…. This will interest you 👀

In a study published in 2023 in the journal “Science Translational Medicine”, Japanese researchers examined va**nal swab samples from 155 women:

76 healthy women
and
79 women with endometriosis.

They found that 64 percent of the women with endometriosis tested positive for bacteria in their uterine lining, while less than 10 percent of the healthy women carried the bacteria there.

Interesting 🧐 🤔

Endometriosis is just not taken seriously by many medics and in my younger days it wasn’t even a consideration.
Women are often told:
“It’s just part of being a woman”
“Don’t make a fuss.. it’s not that bad!”

Too many examples to detail and this is heartbreaking 💔

Let’s start taking this debilitating, life ruining gynaecological problem seriously and research research research!

*taken from The Washington Post

10/06/2025

A man can produce approximately 2 trillion s***m cells in his lifetime. This includes about 100-300 million s***m cells produced daily, and each ej*******on releases hundreds of millions. The te**es, which are responsible for s***m production, work constantly to maintain a continuous supply, ensuring a steady stream of s***m throughout a man's reproductive years.

***m

02/06/2025

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02/06/2025

Another great review. Thank you Louise.
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01/06/2025

👅 Your tongue tells a story!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), different areas of the tongue reflect the health of your organs.
Tip = Heart & Mind
Center = Stomach & Spleen
Back = Kidneys & Bladder
Your body may be speaking — are you listening?

01/06/2025

If you’ve ever had a period.. you know what this is 👇

I found one in my bag 7 years after my last period 😂

Ooops!

I think it’s wise to clear your handbag and your brain, a little more often !

Sometimes that requires some help which is where I come in.

Menopause things for you to think about today:

✔️ Have my periods changed?
✔️ Am I experiencing any different symptoms like low mood or lack of focus?
✔️ Am I hoping to consider HRT?

When I say “I” … you know I mean YOU right?! 😂