Are you working with or against your menstrual cycle?
Tuning into your cycle is one of the most powerful ways to support your health, energy, and mood. Each month, your body moves through four distinct phases — each with its own hormonal shifts, emotional patterns, and energetic qualities.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, these phases reflect the balance of Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. When these are out of sync, issues like painful periods, PMS, irregular cycles, or fertility struggles can occur.
This is where acupuncture for menstrual cycle support comes in. With the right treatment and awareness, you can regulate your cycle, improve symptoms, and feel more connected to your body.
Let’s explore each cycle phase and how acupuncture and herbal medicine can help.
Phase 1: Menstrual (Days 1–5)
Energy: Low
TCM Element: Water (Winter) – Blood and Yin are at their lowest
Focus: Rest, Release, and Restore
Your cycle begins with menstruation. As the uterine lining sheds, hormone levels drop. In Chinese Medicine, this is a time of letting go — both physically and emotionally.
How acupuncture for menstrual cycle support helps:
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Promotes a reduction in pain and cramping
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Eases stress and stagnation by moving Qi
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Supports post-bleed recovery with endocrine supporting herbs
Lifestyle Tips:
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Rest deeply and stay warm
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Use a heat pack on the lower abdomen
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Enjoy warming, nourishing foods like congee, soups, and ginger tea
Phase 2: Follicular (Days 6–13)
Energy: Rising
TCM Element: Wood (Spring) – Yin and Blood begin to build
Focus: Renewal and Growth
Oestrogen begins to rise after your period, helping the uterine lining rebuild and preparing for ovulation. In TCM, this is a Yin-dominant time, associated with creativity, new beginnings, and planning.
Acupuncture for menstrual cycle support during this phase:
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Nourishes Yin and Blood to assist in a healthy reproductive system
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Regulates Fatigue and promotes energy
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Boosts energy and mental clarity
Lifestyle Tips:
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Eat Yin-supporting foods: cucumber, tofu, berries, leafy greens
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Start planning, goal-setting, or creative projects
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Ease into movement with Pilates or light cardio
Phase 3: Ovulation (Days 14–16)
Energy: High
TCM Element: Fire (Summer) – Yin peaks and Yang begins to rise
Focus: Expression and Connection
Ovulation marks the energetic peak of the cycle. With a rise in oestrogen and testosterone, many women feel more confident, social, and outgoing. In TCM, Yin transforms into Yang — the start of more outward, warm energy.
Benefits of acupuncture for menstrual cycle support at ovulation:
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Improves Qi flow through the reproductive system
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Reduces stress, allowing you to run at full steam
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Balances emotional energy and supports decision-making
Lifestyle Tips:
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Use this time for social events or goal execution
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Include foods rich in zinc and B vitamins (pumpkin seeds, eggs, greens)
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Enjoy dynamic workouts like running or reformer Pilates
Phase 4: Luteal (Days 17–28)
Energy: Slowing Down
TCM Element: Metal (Autumn) – Yang is dominant, Qi turns inward
Focus: Grounding and Reflection
After ovulation, progesterone rises to prepare the body for a possible pregnancy. Many women experience PMS symptoms during this time. In Chinese Medicine, this is a Yang phase — reflective and inward-focused.
How acupuncture for menstrual cycle support helps in this phase:
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Supports progesterone by supporting a reduction in cortisol
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Reduces the stress of PMS, bloating, and moodiness
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Calms the Liver and Spleen systems to support digestion and mood
Lifestyle Tips:
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Avoid overcommitting and honour your need for space
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Eat warm, grounding foods like oats, sweet potatoes, and cooked vegetables
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Try restorative yoga, slow strength work, or walks in nature
Why work with your cycle?
When you begin tracking and supporting your cycle with acupuncture and herbal medicine, you gain deeper insight into your body’s needs — and can begin to relieve symptoms like irregular periods, mood swings, painful cramps, and hormonal acne.
At Qi Medicine, many of our clients notice:
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More regular, pain-free periods
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Increased energy at key points in the cycle
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Better emotional balance
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Improved health and ovulation tracking
Want support for your cycle?
Our team offers personalised acupuncture for menstrual cycle support and herbal medicine tailored to your unique pattern. Whether you’re managing PMS, painful periods, or trying to conceive, we’re here to help you feel in sync with your body again.
Ready to Explore Acupuncture for your Cycle?
If you’re curious about how acupuncture can support your menstrual cycle, book a consultation at Qi Medicine Acupuncture. Our team are experts in cycle regulation, natural fertility, IVF support, and women’s hormonal health.
Book online here or phone the clinic on (03) 8394 7665 to book your acupuncture treatment today.
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