Acupuncture for Perimenopause

Finding Relief from Perimenopause

Perimenopause brings real challenges—hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, and irritability. After 25 years treating thousands of women, I’ve seen how acupuncture can quickly ease these symptoms—often without the side effects of hormone therapy or sleep meds.

Common Symptoms

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Insomnia
• Brain fog and memory issues
• Mood swings and irritability
• Irregular or heavy periods

How Acupuncture Helps (Western Perspective)

Research shows that acupuncture can ease many perimenopausal symptoms by helping the body’s hormonal and nervous systems work better. For example, it can lower the number and intensity of hot flashes and night sweats. This may happen because acupuncture helps reset the brain’s internal thermostat and increases calming chemicals like endorphins and serotonin.¹

Acupuncture also improves sleep by relaxing the nervous system, lowering stress hormones like cortisol, and helping the body make more melatonin.² Many women report falling asleep more easily and waking up less during the night after just a few treatments.

It may also help with brain fog and memory problems. Studies suggest that acupuncture increases blood flow to the brain and supports the release of chemicals that improve focus and mental clarity.³ These combined effects can help women feel more calm, clear, and in control during perimenopause.

The Chinese Medicine Approach

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), perimenopause is often a result of declining Kidney Yin, which creates internal heat and affects the Heart, Liver, and Spleen systems. Here’s how acupuncture helps:

• Kidney Yin Deficiency – Causes hot flashes and night sweats. We use points like KID 3 and SP 6 to nourish Yin and reduce internal heat.
• Liver Qi Stagnation – Triggers mood swings and irritability. Points like LIV 3 and LI 4 help move stuck energy and stabilize mood.
• Heart Yin Deficiency – Leads to insomnia and anxiety. HT 7 and PC 6 calm the mind and help you sleep.
• Hormone Regulation – Points like GV 20 (top of the head) and CV 4 (lower abdomen) help regulate hormones and improve emotional balance.

What to Expect

Most patients begin with 10 weekly sessions, though many start to feel relief within 2–3 weeks. Each treatment is personalized, and point selections are adjusted as your symptoms change.

Herbal medicine can also be added to enhance results, but acupuncture alone is a great place to start if you're looking for natural symptom relief.

Why Try Acupuncture?

• Natural, drug-free symptom relief
• Backed by clinical research
• Improves hot flashes, sleep, mood, and mental clarity
• Safe, relaxing, and personalized care

Ready to feel more like yourself?

Book your first appointment today and take the first step toward balance and relief.

References

1. Chiu HY, Hsieh YJ, Tsai PS. "Acupuncture to Reduce Hot Flashes in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." JAMA Internal Medicine. 2015.
2. Cheuk DK, Yeung WF, Chung KF, Wong V. "Acupuncture for Insomnia." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012.
3. Leung MC, et al. "Acupuncture Improves Cognitive Function in Perimenopausal Women." Neural Regeneration Research. 2013.