Acupuncture • Women’s & Hormone Health

TCM Acupuncture for Cycle Regulation & Hormone Balance

Gentle, individualized acupuncture informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Care focuses on cycle regularity, comfort during the period, and overall hormone balance — always tailored to your goals and stage of life.

Common reasons people book

🩸 Regulating the menstrual cycle 🌙 Period comfort (cramps) 🧠 PMS/PMDD mood support ⚖️ Hormone balance 🟢 Ovulation support 🤍 Fertility wellness (adjunct) 🔥 Inflammation & bloating 😴 Sleep & stress regulation 🌿 Perimenopause transition
Existing Patient — Book Acupuncture New Patient — Initial Consultation

New patients require an initial consultation prior to beginning acupuncture treatment. Please tell us if you may be pregnant, are on anticoagulants, or have an implanted device.

Our Process

1) Assessment

Cycle history, symptoms across the month, medications/supplements, and goals. We review red flags and coordinate testing where appropriate.

2) Treatment

Point selection based on TCM patterns and anatomy. Gentle needling; electroacupuncture or moxibustion may be used when indicated. Comfort-first approach.

3) Follow-through

Typical plans start at 1–2×/week for 4–8 weeks, then taper to weekly/every-other-week, and finally to maintenance as cycles stabilize.

For Women in Perimenopause or Menopause

For women experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms who do not wish to proceed with bioidentical hormone therapy, acupuncture can be a supportive option. Treatment focuses on regulating temperature changes, sleep, mood, and circulation while addressing whole-body balance through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

🔥 Hot flashes & night sweats 💤 Sleep disturbance 😌 Mood changes & anxiety 💧 Vaginal dryness & tissue health ⚖️ Hormone regulation support 💪 Muscle & joint stiffness

For Women Who Are Still Menstruating

Acupuncture can help regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce discomfort, and balance hormone-related concerns in women who are still menstruating. Sessions are tailored based on your individual pattern and symptoms, whether cycles are short, long, painful, or irregular.

🩸 Irregular cycles ⚡ Painful periods 🌧️ PMS mood changes 💧 Bloating & water retention 🧠 Headaches 🌿 Acne or skin changes 💪 Fatigue or low energy 🤍 Fertility preparation

How TCM frames cycle care

Circulation & warmth

TCM aims to improve pelvic circulation and ease muscle tension, which many people find helpful for cramps and bloating.

Pattern-based care

Rather than a single protocol, points are chosen for your pattern (e.g., stress-related, cold-sensitive, fluid retention).

Whole-system support

Sleep, digestion, and stress responses can influence cycles. We include simple lifestyle guidance as needed.

Research & References

  1. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Acupuncture: In Depth. Background and evidence overview.
  2. Amour M, et al. Acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea: randomized trials and systematic reviews summarizing pain and quality-of-life outcomes.
  3. Cho S, et al. Acupuncture for premenstrual syndrome and PMDD: systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
  4. Smith CA, et al. Acupuncture as an adjunct for fertility-related outcomes: narrative and systematic reviews.
  5. Chiu HY et al. Effects of acupuncture on menopause-related symptoms: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
  6. Dong B, et al. Acupuncture for vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause and menopause: systematic review and evidence synthesis.

References are provided for general background only. We’ll review modality-specific evidence and safety during your consultation, tailored to your plan.