Ayurveda for Women's Health in San Ramon: PCOS, Cycles, Menopause

Irregular or painful cycles, questions about PCOS, hormonal changes, hot flashes and mood swings in menopause: women's health is one of the areas Preeti Gupta helps with at Minute Wonder Ayurveda in San Ramon. If you are looking for a woman Ayurvedic doctor near you in the East Bay, Preeti Gupta sees clients at her clinic on Market Place in San Ramon.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of wellness. Preeti does not diagnose pathological conditions from a Western perspective, so her work sits alongside the care of your physician and never replaces it. PCOS and other hormonal conditions need to be diagnosed and monitored by a physician.

What Ayurveda looks at

Ayurveda does not look at a cycle or a hormone in isolation. It looks at the body as a whole: digestion, sleep, stress, daily routine, diet and the balance of the doshas (vata, pitta and kapha). Preeti's About page lists hormonal issues, including teens' and women's health, and menopausal issues such as hot flashes and mood swings, among the concerns she works with.

Her question is what in your routine, digestion and constitution (Prakriti) supports or strains your body right now, and what you can change gently over months, one or two imbalances at a time.

What a consultation with Preeti covers

Preeti Gupta is Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMACB) and a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Your first visit is a 90-minute consultation ($250). She discusses your health concerns and symptoms in detail, including your cycle and any hormonal changes, and reviews your daily routine, diet, digestion, exercise and sleeping habits. She uses a detailed health history, pulse analysis, skin examination and tongue diagnosis to understand your constitution and where it is out of balance.

You leave with a customized diet plan, self-care routines, and recommendations for herbs and oils. Follow-ups are $125 for 60 minutes. See pricing.

What she may recommend

• A customized diet plan and daily routine that support your digestion, sleep and energy through the month.

• Abhyanga ($150 for 60 minutes, $200 for 90): a warm oil full body massage that the page describes as calming and relaxing for the mind, helping to ease stress.

• Shirodhara ($150, 60 minutes): warm oil poured over the forehead, which many clients choose to support relaxation, sleep and mental clarity.

• Herbal supplements, decoctions and oils where they suit you, after you have told her about your medications and any hormonal treatment.

If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, tell Preeti before booking any therapy. Basti and Panchakarma are generally avoided during pregnancy.

What you can start this week

• A sesame oil self-massage, described in Preeti's post Rejuvenate, Nourish, and Glow: warm the oil, use long strokes on the limbs and clockwise circles on the abdomen.

• Write down your daily routine and everything you eat and drink, with times, for a few days. It is the food diary and routine list Preeti asks new clients to bring, and it makes the first visit more useful.

When to see your physician

See your physician or gynecologist promptly for very heavy bleeding (soaking through a pad or tampon every hour for several hours), severe pelvic pain, missed periods when pregnancy is possible, bleeding between periods or after menopause, or a new breast lump. Do not stop birth control, thyroid medication or other hormonal treatment without talking to your doctor.

Common questions about women's health

Can Ayurveda help with PCOS?

PCOS is diagnosed and monitored by a physician. Preeti looks at the habits around it, such as digestion, diet, sleep, stress and daily routine, and builds a plan that supports your overall well-being alongside your doctor's care. Lasting change usually comes over months, not weeks.

Can Ayurveda help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings?

Menopausal issues, including hot flashes and mood swings, are among the concerns Preeti works with. She looks at diet, routine, sleep and stress, and may suggest calming therapies such as Abhyanga or Shirodhara. Tell your physician about the changes you make, especially if you take hormone therapy.

Is there a woman Ayurvedic doctor near me in San Ramon?

Yes. Preeti Gupta, Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMACB), sees clients at 401 Market Place, Suite H4, San Ramon. New clients start with a free 15-minute phone call. Phone: (925) 380-6078.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of wellness and is not a substitute for medical care. Content here is educational. Please consult your physician about any medical condition.