Acupuncture for Menopause
Acupuncture is a highly effective treatment to rebalance hormones and therefore alleviate a range of symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. Acupuncture can work alongside drug treatment (HRT) and also provides relief for women who are unable to take hormone therapy due to their medical, family history or personal choice. Many women seek natural alternatives like acupuncture to manage their symptoms as acupuncture has very minimal negative side effects.
Perimenopause is a journey of approximately 10 years before Menopause, which is defined as one year without a menstrual bleed. Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life, but the accompanying symptoms can be challenging to navigate. You may start to notice changes in your mood, how you sleep and your menstrual cycle.
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Clients who seek Acupuncture for Menopause commonly experience the following symptoms:
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Anger / frustration / mood swings
Brain fog
Hot flushes and/or night sweats
Headaches
Tinnitus
Palpitations
Insomnia
Weight gain
Changes to menstruation – e.g. flooding
Aches and pains
Vaginal dryness
Frequent UTIs or bladder issues
Loss of Libido
Musculoskeletal issues such as frozen shoulder
Early menopause / menopausal symptoms as a result of cancer drug treatment (e.g. letrozole, tamoxifen)
The evidence for Acupuncture and Menopause
Menopause is one of the most widely researched areas of Acupuncture evidence showing some very encouraging long-term improvements in symptoms.
Several research studies reported a significant reduction in hot flushes in patients – reducing frequency and severity by half (50%) with positive effects lasting for up to six months. Studies also found that acupuncture improved menopause-related psychological symptoms (stress, anxiety) and urogenital symptoms (vaginal dryness, urinary urgency and UTIs) as well as an improvement in overall quality of life.
How does Acupuncture for Menopause work?
Every individual’s experience can be quite different based on their personal health history and factors such as stress. In Chinese Medicine, we look at the whole bodily system, physical and emotional, to understand the root cause and create an individualised treatment plan. Based on your diagnosis we’ll work together on a course of treatments which includes looking at a realistic diet and lifestyle programme.
If you are new to Acupuncture please read the FAQs page.
If you would like to book a Discovery Call, please email helllo@theacupuncturepractice.com.
“Melanie is a gem of an acupuncturist! She is authentic, confident and I knew I was in safe hands from the off; she put me totally at ease. Six treatments on, my menopausal symptoms are radically improved and I feel powerful and energised. I now am in much better health all round. Thank you all your support Melanie.”
Bridget M. - 5-star Google review
“I went to see Melanie after not being able to take HRT for my perimenopause symptoms. After an intensive course of acupuncture, my symptoms were significantly reduced to the point my friends and husband all noticed the difference. Thanks for all your help, Melanie.”
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