Women’s Health Acupuncture
Women’s Health Acupuncture is an area of growing interest and popularity. And at A D Acupuncture, this is something we specialise in; supporting hormonal heath, fertility and reproductive with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
We regularly see patients in clinic with PCOS, PMS/PMDD, endometriosis, fibroids, cysts and menstrual irregularities.
While these are sometimes dismissed conditions, we know that they can have an all too real impact on daily life.
Evidence shows that acupuncture supports blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, manage pain and rebalance hormones.
Acupuncture for Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects 10% of women of reproductive age (WHO,2025). And the wait time to diagnosis is only growing in the UK. In March 2026, Endometriosis UK announced an average time to diagnosis at 9 years, 4 months, a substantial increase from the 8 year average in 2020 (Endometriosis UK, 2026). Luckily, Chinese Medicine doesn’t require a diagnosis to be impactful. Acupuncture uses symptoms to understand and address imbalances.
A fantastic quality systematic review and meta-analysis concluded acupuncture treatment for endometriosis demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in pelvic pain and should be considered as a treatment intervention (Giese, 2023).
Chinese Medicine appreciates that Endometriosis does not only result in period pain, but often a cascade of symptoms that can impact daily life. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine and therefore understanding all the ways endometriosis is affecting you and your health is essential. It is also important to consider how endometriosis may affect the reproductive life course. This is something we are very equipped at navigating. No matter where you are in understanding and managing your endometriosis, our practitioners can help you to feel balanced, supported and empowered.
A D Acupuncture is designed to support you through every stage of life.
Where many clinics focus on a single moment—fertility, pregnancy, menopause—we honour the full spectrum of your health. Our approach is truly holistic: we look at your current signs and symptoms, but also the story behind them. We consider your past experiences, the health patterns that shaped you, and the future you want to move toward.
Led by acupuncturist and researcher, Alice Douglas. Alice holds a Masters of Science degree in Women’s Health from University College London. She is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council, a published author in the Journal of Chinese Medicine, and a Lecturer at the City College of Acupuncture. Alice is born and raised in South East London, and loves working in the heart of the community in Brockley.
References:
Endometriosis UK (2026) The State Of Endometriosis Care In The Uk: A Roadmap For Driving Down Diagnosis Times And Improving Access To Care.
Giese, N., Kwon, K. K., & Armour, M. (2023). Acupuncture for endometriosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Integrative medicine research, 12(4), 101003.
WHO (2025) Endometriosis. World Health Organization.