Women’s Health & Hormonal Balance: A Chinese Medicine Approach

From a biomedical perspective, acupuncture can influence the neuroendocrine system, which regulates hormones through the interaction of the brain, nervous system, and endocrine glands. Research suggests acupuncture may help modulate stress hormones, improve blood flow to reproductive organs, and regulate the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis. These effects help explain its growing use in women’s health and fertility support. In Chinese medicine, women’s health is closely related to the balance of the Liver, Kidney, Spleen, and Heart systems, as well as the smooth flow of Qi and Blood. Hormonal symptoms are often viewed as manifestations of imbalance rather than isolated conditions. Treatment focuses on restoring harmony, nourishing deficiencies, and resolving stagnation. Acupuncture is commonly used to support: Menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and PMS; Fertility and preconception care; Pregnancy support and common discomforts; Perimenopause and menopause, including hot flashes and mood changes; Fatigue, sleep disturbances, and emotional imbalance Care is individualised and adapted to each stage of life, supporting both symptom relief and long-term balance.