Acupuncture for Hormonal Regulation: Cycles, Fertility, and Menopausal Support
Looking for Help with Hormonal Regulation?
Did you know your stress levels are deeply connected to your hormonal health?
The HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) plays a key role in managing both stress and hormones. When you’re constantly stressed, or in "fight or flight," your body focuses on sending energy to the areas of the body needed for fighting, or fleeing, such as the arms and legs. When these muscles are getting the attention, the body may reduce its focus on healing, digestive and/or reproductive functions. This can lead to many things, one of which being irregular cycles, worsened perimenopause symptoms, or fertility struggles.
Hormones, Stress & Acupuncture: The Power of Nervous System Regulation
Acupuncture helps regulate the body by:
Activating the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest")
Lowering cortisol levels (stress hormone)
Improving sleep, digestion, and emotional resilience
Creating space for hormonal balance to restore itself naturally
At Instill Therapies, we don’t treat symptoms in isolation. We support your whole system—mind, body, and hormones. Whether you’re managing stress, dealing with hormone-driven symptoms, or simply seeking balance, acupuncture can help you feel grounded again.
Regulate Your Cycle Naturally: Acupuncture for Period Irregularities
Irregular periods can be frustrating, confusing, and emotionally draining. Whether your cycles are unpredictable, too long, too short, painful, or absent, acupuncture can offer a natural path to regulation and relief.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your menstrual cycle is seen as a window into your overall health. Acupuncture works by supporting the flow of Qi (energy) and blood throughout the body, particularly in the reproductive organs.
Acupuncture may help with:
Cycle regulation: Encourages ovulation and improves timing and consistency of cycles
Painful periods: Reduces inflammation, muscle tension, and prostaglandin activity
PMS symptoms: Eases mood swings, bloating, and irritability
PCOS or post-birth control recovery: Helps balance hormones and re-establish regularity
Each treatment is customized to your unique cycle, symptoms, and body. Acupuncture sessions at Instill Therapies are calm, supportive, and focused on helping you reconnect with your body’s rhythms.
Acupuncture for Fertility: A Natural Ally on Your Conception Journey
Trying to conceive can be a joyful—and sometimes stressful—journey. Whether you're just starting or navigating challenges like PCOS, endometriosis, or unexplained infertility, acupuncture can be a powerful ally.
Here’s how acupuncture has been shown to support fertility:
Regulates cycles & supports ovulation
Improves blood flow to reproductive organs
Balances hormones to support egg quality and implantation
Reduces stress and cortisol levels, improving the body’s receptivity
Supports IVF/IUI treatments: (Acupuncture may improve outcomes when integrated with assisted reproductive technologies)
Acupuncture is also beneficial for males seeking to improve their fertility. Acupuncture treatment has been shown in studies to:
Improve morphology (size, shape, and structure of the sperm cell)
Improve motility (ability of sperm to move efficiently)
Increase sperm count
Our approach at Instill Therapies is compassionate, grounded, and individualized. We offer space to talk, unwind, and care for your whole self—not just your reproductive system.
If you're exploring fertility support in Winnipeg, we’re here to support you.
Connect with us at Instill Therapies 2143 Portage Avenue to start your personalized fertility acupuncture care.
How Acupuncture Supports You Through Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are major life transitions that come with physical and emotional changes. From hot flashes and night sweats to anxiety, insomnia, and brain fog, many people navigating this stage are looking for natural, supportive ways to feel like themselves again.
Acupuncture is a time-tested practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that helps regulate the body's systems. For those going through perimenopause or menopause, acupuncture offers a gentle and effective way to bring balance to hormonal shifts.
Here’s how acupuncture may help:
Reduces hot flashes & night sweats: By calming the nervous system and rebalancing internal heat.
Improves sleep: Acupuncture points can regulate melatonin and help calm the mind.
Supports mood & emotional wellbeing: It promotes the release of endorphins and reduces anxiety.
Regulates hormones: Acupuncture may help stabilize estrogen and progesterone fluctuations.
Enhances overall vitality: Many clients report increased energy, clarity, and ease in their bodies.
At Instill Therapies in St.James, Winnipeg, our acupuncturist Angelina Cai offers care that meets you where you are. Whether you're seeking relief from persistent symptoms or want to feel more grounded during this life transition, we’re here to help.
Book your acupuncture at Instill Therapies, in St. James and begin your journey back to balance.
About Angelina
Angelina is is registered as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist, Practitioner, & Herbalist. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2015, followed by additional studies in China, and 4 years of additional training with the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture College of Manitoba. She is a member of the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC). Learn more about Acupuncture here