Acupuncture for Perimenopause? Yes, Please!

Let’s be real—perimenopause can be a lot. One minute you're feeling fine, and the next you're sweating through your sheets, wide awake at 3 a.m., or tearing up at a yogurt commercial. If you’ve been riding this unpredictable roller coaster, we get it. The good news? Acupuncture might just be your new best friend.

This gentle, ancient practice uses teeny-tiny needles (seriously, they’re barely thicker than a strand of hair) placed at specific points on the body. These points are rich in nerves and energy pathways, and stimulating them can help support your nervous system, hormonal balance, and overall well-being.

So what can acupuncture do for perimenopause? Let’s break it down:

Hot (and Cold) Flashes

Studies show acupuncture may help reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes and chills. How? By influencing the thermoregulatory system in your brain—basically helping your internal thermostat chill out.

Mood Swings

Feeling irritable, angry, or weepy? Acupuncture can help encourage the release of feel-good hormones like endorphins and serotonin. Think of it as emotional first aid for your hormone-fueled ups and downs.

Sleep Struggles

Can’t fall asleep or stay asleep? Acupuncture is amazing for nudging the body into a calmer, more relaxed state. It shifts you from “go-go-go” mode (the sympathetic nervous system) to “rest and recharge” mode (the parasympathetic system), which is where sweet sleep lives.

Unpredictable Periods

Acupuncture may help regulate hormonal fluctuations, which in turn can support more predictable cycles—less guessing, fewer surprises.

Aches & Pains

Joint pain, muscle soreness, general stiffness—acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain and improve mobility. You don’t have to tough it out!

Every perimenopausal journey is unique, and acupuncture is a gentle, personalized way to support your body through this transition. Curious about how it could work for you?

Ask Dr. Kim what else acupuncture might help with—your calmer, cooler self may thank you. To book and appointment to get started, contact her at kim@kimcallaghannd.com or call (416) 876-6143.