Understanding the Ancient Practice of Gua Sha

5. Gua Sha for Perimenopause

Perimenopause, which can begin as much as a decade before menopause, can cause many of the same symptoms. Gua sha is a common treatment for perimenopause in Traditional Chinese Medicine, thanks to its ability to encourage circulation and its anti-inflammatory effects. One study combined gua sha with other TCM treatments — with a control group receiving only the other treatment — and the results showed the self-evaluated quality of life had improved considerably more for the first group.