TopicsHormones and women's health
Acupuncture
For mental health and menstrual cycle support
The experts we follow agree on this.
Acupuncture can support emotional well-being and help regulate the nervous system, especially during stress.
Who is behind it
Voices including a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD, a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator and a registered holistic nutritionist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“acupuncture somehow helps you stay in your body, present with your experience, to a higher degree when you're faced with threatening stimuli”
a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD
Combining acupuncture with somatic experiencing can regulate the autonomic nervous system and improve patient outcomes, especially for those with trauma history.
Acupuncture reduces stress and anxiety, improves ovarian function, and regulates menstrual cycles, supported by studies in infertility and PCOS.
Acupuncture works phenomenally well by targeting root causes and symptoms uniquely tailored to each patient's pattern.
Research is very impressive for acupuncture's effectiveness in chronic pelvic pain and ED.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Anecdotal evidence and some research suggest acupuncture may reduce inflammation and improve immune regulation in asthma.
Acupuncture may support recovery but requires individual assessment.
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How this reading was made
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None of the statements here come with a declared commercial interest. Last refreshed 4 September 2026.
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