Acupuncture Points for Menopause

17 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Menopause:

Points cited for Menopause

How often each point appears across the 17 entries ranked highest for Menopause. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian14 of 17
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel8 of 17
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian5 of 17
  • CV03Central PivotConception Vessel5 of 17
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel4 of 17
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian4 of 17
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian4 of 17
  • XH01AFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 17
  • XH01BFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 17
  • XH01CFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 17
  • XH01DFour Spirit BrightnessExtra Points: Head4 of 17
  • LV08Spring At The BendLiver Meridian3 of 17

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · BL18 · BL23 · LV03 · CV04

Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, BL23, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.joim.2025.07.008

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL23 · KD03 · GV20

Point 1 of 3

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s11726-023-1415-z
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, KD03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.joim.2025.07.008

Protocol (4 points)

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SP06 · HT07 · PC06 · GV20

Point 1 of 4

SP06Three Yin Intersection

SP06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Palpitations, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.31004/jkt.v6i3.48872
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, HT07 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927

Protocol (11 points)

100%

CV04 · CV06 · CV10 · CV12 · GV20 · GV24 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D · XH03

Point 1 of 11

CV04Original Qi Gate

CV04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 關元 (guān yuán)

🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication. Bleeding in pregnancy requires obstetric assessment.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, Kidney Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927
Corroborated by a second study. XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.180390

Protocol (11 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · SP10 · PC06 · PC07 · GB34 · GB39 · LV03 · CV06 · GV26

Point 1 of 11

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927
Corroborated by a second study. PC06 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.31004/jkt.v6i3.48872

Protocol (10 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · BL13 · BL18 · GB20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D

Point 1 of 10

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, HT07, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.180390
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Using Acupoints for Menopause

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Menopause
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.