Women's Health Acupuncture
From your first period to post-menopause, Chinese medicine offers natural support for every stage of a woman's life. Gentle, effective, and tailored to you.
Acupuncture for women's health supports hormone balance, menstrual regularity, perimenopause, and fertility by regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. In her Cambridge and Saffron Walden clinics, Amanda Ody MBAcC MRCHM treats PMS, painful or irregular periods, endometriosis support, PCOS, perimenopause symptoms, and post-natal recovery — drawing on over twenty-five years of clinical experience and her teaching background at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture (2004–2011). Treatment is tailored to your cycle phase and stage of life, and Amanda prescribes fully traceable Chinese herbal medicine for patients who want an integrated acupuncture-and-herbs approach to hormonal health.
Support Through Every Life Stage
Chinese medicine has supported women's health for over 2,000 years. I bring this wisdom to Saffron Walden with a modern, evidence-informed approach.
Whether you're seeking help with cycle symptoms, perimenopause, or fertility, you can book a women's health appointment to discuss what's going on in confidence.
Menstrual Health
Painful periods, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, PMS, and PMDD. Acupuncture helps regulate hormones and reduce symptoms naturally.
Fertility Support
Supporting natural conception and IVF. Acupuncture improves blood flow to the uterus and helps regulate ovulation.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
From morning sickness to labor preparation, and recovery after birth. Gentle support throughout your journey.
Menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep issues. Chinese medicine offers effective, natural relief.
Cambridge Women's Health in Practice
Twenty-five years of treating Cambridge women means Amanda has seen the full spectrum — from teenage dysmenorrhoea through to post-menopausal wellness.
Women's Health Patients
Treated since 2004 across Cambridge and Saffron Walden
Years Clinical Experience
Including teaching Chinese medicine at LCTA 2004–2011
A Holistic Approach
Chinese medicine views women's health through the lens of Qi, Blood, and the balance of Yin and Yang. When these are in harmony, menstruation is regular and pain-free, fertility is optimised, and menopause transitions smoothly.
Rather than just treating symptoms, Amanda works to address the underlying pattern of imbalance. This might be Blood stagnation causing painful periods, Kidney Yin deficiency driving hot flushes and night sweats, or Liver Qi stagnation producing the irritability and breast tenderness of PMS. Each pattern has a distinct pulse quality and tongue presentation that Amanda assesses at your first appointment — this is not a one-size protocol but a diagnosis-led prescription.
For perimenopausal patients, the 2019 BMJ study (Lund et al.) found acupuncture significantly reduced hot flushes, night sweats, and mood symptoms — with benefits lasting six months or more after treatment ended. Amanda typically combines weekly acupuncture with Chinese herbal formulas for this stage, tapering to fortnightly maintenance once symptoms stabilise.
Treatment often combines acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine and lifestyle advice including dietary recommendations based on your individual constitution. For endometriosis patients, Amanda prescribes individually tailored formulas and coordinates with your gynaecologist where appropriate.
Chinese Medicine for Women
Blood (Xue)
Nourishing Blood is central to menstrual health and fertility
Qi (Energy)
Free-flowing Qi prevents pain and stagnation
Kidney Essence
Governs reproduction, fertility, and aging
Conditions Treated
A comprehensive list of women's health conditions I treat
Herbal Medicine for Women's Health
Chinese herbs are particularly effective for hormonal and menstrual issues.
Tailored Formulas
Your prescription is created specifically for you, adjusted as your cycle and symptoms change.
Safe & Tested
Every batch has a Certificate of Analysis. Free from pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about acupuncture and Chinese herbs for women's health.
Yes. Acupuncture reduces prostaglandin activity and improves pelvic blood flow, which eases dysmenorrhoea. Most patients report a meaningful reduction in cramping within 2–3 menstrual cycles of weekly treatment.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help regulate cycles, improve ovulation and reduce insulin resistance in PCOS. Amanda's 20-year clinical experience includes supporting patients through both symptom management and fertility planning alongside their GP / gynaecologist.
A 2019 BMJ study found acupuncture significantly reduced hot flushes, night sweats and mood symptoms in perimenopausal women, with benefits lasting 6+ months after treatment. Amanda typically combines weekly acupuncture with Chinese herbal formulas for this stage.
Completely safe. Some traditional practitioners avoid certain points during a heavy period, but treatment is otherwise unchanged. Many patients find acupuncture during menstruation particularly effective for relieving cramping.
Chinese herbal medicine has a strong traditional framework for endometriosis — targeting stagnation, inflammation and hormonal imbalance simultaneously. Amanda prescribes individually tailored formulas and co-ordinates with your gynaecologist where appropriate.
Support Your Health Naturally
Book a consultation to discuss your women's health concerns and create a personalized treatment plan.