Acupuncture is increasingly used to support women’s health, addressing a wide range of reproductive, hormonal, and emotional issues.
Below are some ways in which acupuncture may help:

1. Regulating Menstrual Cycles
☆ Irregular Periods: Acupuncture may help balance the hormones that control menstruation, potentially supporting more regular cycles in women affected by stress, PCOS, or other hormonal imbalances.
☆ Periods (Dysmenorrhea): By improving uterine blood flow and reducing local inflammation, acupuncture could help alleviate menstrual cramps and discomfort.

2. Fertility Support
☆ Ovulation & Egg Quality: Acupuncture may stimulate blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, which can create a more favourable environment for healthy egg development and ovulation.
☆ Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): When used alongside IVF or IUI, acupuncture could help improve uterine receptivity, reduce stress, and promote hormonal balance—factors linked to higher success rates.
☆ PCOS Management: By potentially helping to regulate insulin sensitivity and hormone levels, acupuncture may support ovulation and fertility in women with PCOS.

3. Menopause & Perimenopause
☆ Hot Flushes & Night Sweats: Acupuncture may help modulate the body’s temperature-control responses, potentially reducing the frequency or severity of flushes and night sweats.
☆ Swings & Anxiety: Through its calming effects on the nervous system, acupuncture could help ease irritability, anxiety, and stress during hormonal transitions.
☆ Sleep Issues: By promoting relaxation and energetic balance, acupuncture may improve sleep quality for women experiencing menopause-related insomnia.

4. Pregnancy Support
☆ Morning Sickness: Acupuncture may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
☆ Labour Preparation: From around 37 weeks, acupuncture could help the body prepare for labour—encouraging optimal fetal positioning, easing anxiety, and boosting maternal energy.
☆ Breech Presentation: Acupuncture combined with moxibustion may help encourage a breech baby to turn, especially between 32 and 37 weeks when there is more space to move.
☆ Postpartum Recovery: After childbirth—whether vaginal or by C-section—acupuncture may support hormonal rebalancing, pain relief, and lactation. Techniques such as “Mother Roasting” focus on warming and tonifying the lower back and abdomen to aid uterine recovery and boost energy.

5. Managing Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
☆ Endometriosis: By enhancing local circulation and hormonal balance, acupuncture may help reduce pelvic pain, cramping, and heavy periods.
☆ Chronic Pelvic Pain: Acupuncture could support tissue healing and relaxation, potentially easing long-term pelvic discomfort.

6. Emotional & Mental Health
☆ Stress & Anxiety: Acupuncture may trigger endorphin release, helping to reduce stress and improve mood—beneficial for women facing work-life pressures or mood disorders.
☆ Postpartum Depression: As a complementary therapy, acupuncture could assist in rebalancing hormones and alleviating emotional distress after childbirth.

7. General Well-Being
☆ Improved Energy & Vitality: By supporting balanced Qi and enhancing circulation, acupuncture may boost overall energy levels and immune function.Hormonal Balance: Across life stages—from puberty through menopause—acupuncture could help moderate hormone fluctuations, potentially improving skin health, reducing fatigue, and supporting regular cycles