Acupuncture Points for Menstrual Irregular

5 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Menstrual Irregular

How often each point appears across the 21 entries ranked highest for Menstrual Irregular. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel9 of 21
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel9 of 21
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian6 of 21
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian5 of 21
  • CV03Central PivotConception Vessel5 of 21
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian4 of 21
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian4 of 21
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian3 of 21
  • KD05Water SpringKidney Meridian3 of 21
  • KD08Belief IntersectionKidney Meridian3 of 21
  • KD13Qi HoleKidney Meridian3 of 21
  • KD14Fourfold FullnessKidney Meridian3 of 21

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

90%

BL17 · BL20 · BL23 · KD03 · CV04

Point 1 of 5

BL17Diaphragm Shu Point

BL17 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膈俞 (gé yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du9 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Dizziness

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Hai-jie. 76 Cases of Hypomenorrhea Treated by Acupuncture to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 177-178

Protocol (3 points)

90%

SP06 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 3

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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Hai-jie. 76 Cases of Hypomenorrhea Treated by Acupuncture to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 177-178

Protocol (5 points)

90%

SP01 · BL23 · KD03 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 5

SP01Hidden White

SP01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 隱白 (yǐn bái)

🎯 Location: On the medial side of the great the toe 01 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.

⚠️ Cautions: Anticoagulant therapy or a coagulopathy raises the risk of haematoma at the needling site – apply prolonged pressure on withdrawal. The precaution governs technique; bleeding disorders remain a treatable indication.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Fever, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Depression

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Hai-jie. 76 Cases of Hypomenorrhea Treated by Acupuncture to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 177-178

Protocol (3 points)

90%

SP08 · SP10 · CV03

Point 1 of 3

SP08Earth'S Cure

SP08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地機 (dì jī)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below sp9 on the line connecting tip of the medial malleolus and sp9.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Blood Stagnation

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Hai-jie. 76 Cases of Hypomenorrhea Treated by Acupuncture to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 177-178

Protocol (2 points)

90%

SP06 · CV03

Point 1 of 2

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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Zhang Hai-jie. 76 Cases of Hypomenorrhea Treated by Acupuncture to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 177-178

Protocol (3 points)

48%

SP06 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 3

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

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Using Acupoints for Menstrual Irregular

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 Menstrual Irregular
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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