Perimenopause and Menopause

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Navigate Life’s Transitions with Balance and Relief

Perimenopause and menopause are significant transitions, often accompanied by a variety of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. From irregular cycles and hot flashes to mood shifts and fatigue, these phases bring unique challenges as the body adjusts to decreasing estrogen levels. Acupuncture at Needle & Glow offers a natural and effective approach to managing symptoms, providing relief and promoting balance during this time of transformation.

Acupuncture Can Help With:

Understanding Perimenopause

Perimenopause, meaning “around menopause,” is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when menstrual cycles become irregular, and estrogen levels begin to decline. Most women enter perimenopause in their 30s or 40s, though it can start as early as a decade before menopause.

Common symptoms include irregular periods, mood changes, fatigue, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. During this time, acupuncture can provide significant relief from these symptoms, supporting a smoother transition without the side effects often associated with pharmaceutical treatments.

The symptoms experienced during perimenopause and menopause can vary widely. Some women experience only mild symptoms, while others notice significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes as their bodies adapt to shifting hormone levels.

How Acupuncture Eases Perimenopausal and Menopausal Symptoms

Acupuncture is a time-tested way to ease the effects of perimenopause and menopause by addressing both the symptoms and underlying imbalances. Here’s how it can help:

Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Hot flashes result from an imbalance of yin (cooling) and yang (warming) energy. Acupuncture boosts yin, cooling the body and reducing hot flashes and night sweats by up to 47%, as shown in studies like those from Wake Forest University.
Mood Changes and Emotional Well-being
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause often trigger mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. Acupuncture balances the Liver system in TCM, stabilizing emotions and regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Memory and Mental Focus
Memory lapses and difficulty concentrating stem from imbalances in TCM’s Kidney and Liver systems, which support the brain. Acupuncture improves blood flow, reduces stress, and enhances yin energy, aiding memory and focus.
Fatigue and Low Energy
Hormonal changes and poor sleep often cause fatigue during perimenopause. Acupuncture strengthens the Spleen and Stomach in TCM, improving nutrient absorption, boosting energy, and protecting the body’s vitality.
Menstrual Irregularities
Skipped periods or heavy bleeding signal perimenopause. Acupuncture improves circulation to the ovaries and uterus, balances the HPO axis, and addresses menstrual issues like PCOS and painful periods.

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