Acupuncture for Menopause: Evidence Summary

Menopause is associated with an array of symptoms that range in severity from mild to debilitating. Furthermore, post-menopausal women are at increased risk of a variety of chronic health conditions. This article is a review of the current evidence for some of the most common of these issues, including hot flushes, depression and anxiety, insomnia, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome and cognitive decline.