A small study in the BMJ journal Acupuncture Medicine found that “acupuncture was effective in reducing menopausal complaints … and can be considered as an alternative therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.”
The Turkish study randomly assigned 53 women to get either acupuncture(27) treatment for their symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or to get fake or “sham” (26) acupuncture treatments.
The researchers found that overall symptoms “were significantly lower in the acupuncture group than the sham group.” Moreover, the severity of hot flashes was significantly decreased after treatment in acupuncture group.
As a result, the researchers concluded that “acupuncture was effective in reducing menopausal complaints when compared to sham acupuncture and can be considered as an alternative therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.”
At Health On Point, women seeking an integrated approach to their health can turn to our clinic for acupuncture, lifestyle and nutritional counseling. We offer programs to support menopause, gynecologic health and a range of other physical and emotional health issues.
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