Acupuncture for Menopause

I talk to a lot of women who think they are in menopause, or perimenopause, or post-menopause, but just aren’t sure. Many aren’t sure what the symptoms are and what to expect next. The truth is, menopause tends to be hidden, taboo, or swept under the rug—which means that many people are left uninformed or misinformed, and trying to figure it out on their own.

If you are experiencing menopause symptoms, please know that acupuncture has been shown to help. In fact a recent meta-analysis of trial data shows that acupuncture can:

• Reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes

• Improve sleep

• Improve quality of life by reducing menopause symptoms

• Be a useful add-on treatment for women who have depression and menopause symptoms

• Relieve anxiety

• Increase bone mineral density

• Reduce inflammation and affect cortisol levels

• Reduce pain

Acupuncture is a safe and effective medicine, and can help with your perimenopause and menopause symptoms. I have helped people improve their sleep, reduce hot flashes, improve dryness and reduce anxiety and depression. If you are curious about what acupuncture can do for you, reach out with questions or you can schedule an appointment here on my website.

And, if you’re like me and love to read about trial data, you can read a good summary here: https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-menopause/