Menopause can be a transitional time in a woman’s life; it marks the end of the ability to ovulate. Lasting up to 12 months, this process can cause many uncomfortable symptoms that are disruptive to your daily life. According to the specialists of our centre, “The physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt your sleep, lower your energy or — for some women — trigger anxiety or feelings of sadness and loss.”

These symptoms can affect work, physical activity, and relationships. That is why it is important to seek relief for these symptoms. In the case of acupuncture, the practice can be a great way to relieve some of the symptoms.

The basis of acupuncture is to realign the body’s energy flow or QI. When in menopause, the body’s energy flow is unaligned. That is why acupuncture can be so helpful. Using thin and light needles that do not hurt, an acupuncturist places them in certain trigger points on the body to help realign the energy flow.

The points used and the length of treatment, as far as number of sessions and weeks, will depend on each individual. One of the major symptoms of menopause is hot flashes; acupuncture can ease these. There was one trial where half the women were given fake needles.