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Acupuncture Points for Menopause Postmenopause

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Menopause Postmenopause:

Hot FlashesMenopause PerimenopauseVasomotor Symptoms

Points cited for Menopause Postmenopause

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Menopause Postmenopause. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL15Heart Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 1
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 1
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (17 points)

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LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · BL15 · BL18 · BL20 · BL23 · KD03 · PC06 · GB34 · LV03 · CV06 · CV17 · GV14 · GV20

Hot FlashesVasomotor SymptomsMenopause PerimenopauseMenopause Postmenopause
Point 1 of 17

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

Needling · 36 sessions over 12 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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