Acupuncture for Perimenopause and Menopause in Rockville, Maryland

The menopausal transition is one of the most significant hormonal shifts in our lives. But it comes with very little support. And while that’s starting to get a little better, we still have a long way to go. Hot flashes disrupt sleep. Brain fog makes work feel impossible. Mood swings feel like they’re coming from someone else. There’s also joint pain, irregular periods, night sweats, weird smells, and an overall sense that you’re no longer at home in your own body.

You are not imagining it. And you don't have to just live with it.

How Acupuncture Helps with Perimenopause and Menopause

East Asian Medicine has supported women through the menopausal transition for centuries, and modern clinical research is catching up. Here's what we know:

Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and supports hormonal balance by influencing the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. This is the part of the brain that controls hormone production. When the system becomes dysregulated, acupuncture helps restore equilibrium, which can reduce the frequency and intensity of vasomotor symptoms like hot or cold flashes and night sweats.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes, improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and depression, ease joint pain, and support overall quality of life during the menopausal transition.

Symptoms We Commonly Treat

•       Hot flashes and night sweats

•       Cold flashes

•       Brain fog and difficulty concentrating

•       Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depression

•       Insomnia and disrupted sleep

•       Irregular periods and menstrual flooding

•       Joint pain and stiffness

•       Fatigue and low energy

•       Vaginal dryness and urogenital changes

•       Decreased libido

•       Heart palpitations

•       Headaches and migraines

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Menopause

Herbal medicine is a powerful complement to acupuncture, and a great option for women who prefer not to, or who can’t use hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Erin Langley prescribes herbal formulas tailored to your specific pattern and presentation. Herbal medicine can be particularly effective for stubborn symptoms like night sweats, dryness, and fatigue.

Why Choose Soapstone Acupuncture

Dr. Erin Langley holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Specialization (DAcCHM) and worked for over a decade in maternal and women's health before becoming an acupuncturist. She understands how underserved women have been when it comes to honest, effective care through the menopause transition. At Soapstone, you will feel heard, believed, and cared for, and you will receive highly effective treatments.

We welcome new patients from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, Olney, and Gaithersburg, and the surrounding Montgomery County area.

Ready to get started? Book a free 15-minute video consultation to learn how acupuncture can help you navigate perimenopause and menopause.