Acupuncture for Peri & Menopause
As hormone levels begin to shift, many women experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact daily life. Acupuncture provides a natural, effective approach to managing this transition with care and balance.
Natural support through every stage of hormonal transition
Perimenopause is the gradual transition into menopause, typically beginning in a woman’s 40s and lasting several years. It’s marked by shifting levels of oestrogen and progesterone, which can cause a wide range of physical, emotional and mental symptoms. Menopause itself is defined as the absence of a menstrual cycle for 12 consecutive months and is associated with consistently low hormone levels.
While this transition is natural, it can also be deeply challenging, affecting everything from sleep and mood to body temperature and energy levels. Acupuncture offers a gentle, holistic way to support your body through these changes and ease the symptoms that come with hormonal fluctuation.
How Acupuncture Can Help
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to regulate internal systems, balance hormones and support the nervous system. It offers a safe and effective option for managing a wide range of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms:
Hot flushes and night sweats. Acupuncture may help regulate the hypothalamus (the body’s thermostat), promote circulation, and release endorphins — all of which can help reduce the frequency and intensity of heat-related symptoms.
Mood swings, anxiety, irritability and low mood. By calming the nervous system and influencing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, acupuncture can support emotional stability and reduce stress hormones such as cortisol.
Sleep disturbances and fatigue. Acupuncture may improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia, and promote more restful, restorative rest — helping you feel more balanced, energised and emotionally grounded.
Hormonal regulation. Although research is ongoing, acupuncture is believed to influence hormone balance and support the body’s natural rhythms through the menopause transition and beyond.
A Holistic Approach to Midlife Wellbeing
Acupuncture treatments are safe, well-tolerated and can be used on their own or alongside hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Sessions may also include personalised guidance around diet, lifestyle, supplements and Chinese herbal medicine to further support your health and sense of balance.
Whether you’re navigating the early stages of perimenopause or adjusting to post-menopausal life, acupuncture offers gentle, effective care tailored to your needs.
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