The Surprising Symptoms of Peri-Menopause and Menopause (That Are Actually Hormonal) : Acupuncture in San Diego
- Dr. Chantal Davis
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
If you're in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body, mood, or sleep just... changed, you're not alone. Peri-menopause and menopause can show up in unexpected ways. Many women experience a range of strange symptoms and chalk them up to stress or aging—without realizing they’re tied to hormonal imbalance.
At Free Flow Health in San Diego, I specialize in helping women move through this phase with more ease and clarity. Read on to discover some of the surprising symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause—and how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help.
😰 1. Anxiety Out of Nowhere
Suddenly feeling overwhelmed or on edge? Even without a history of anxiety, many women experience increased emotional sensitivity or tension during peri-menopause.
➡️ TCM Insight: This often reflects a decline in Kidney Yin, which helps anchor the nervous system.
💤 2. Waking Up Between 1–3AM
Regularly waking around 3am and struggling to fall back asleep? That’s not just a coincidence.
➡️ TCM Insight: The Liver meridian is active from 1–3AM, and waking at this time can signal Liver Qi stagnation or Blood deficiency.
🧴 3. Skin Changes or Itchiness
Suddenly experiencing dryness, sensitivity, or breakouts? Estrogen helps keep skin supple—and its decline affects skin health dramatically.
➡️ TCM Insight: Often a sign of Blood and Yin deficiency, sometimes with internal heat.
🦴 4. Joint Pain or Achiness
If your joints feel stiff, creaky, or sore with no clear injury, it could be connected to hormones.
➡️ TCM Insight: This reflects Kidney deficiency, which affects the bones and joints.
🌀 5. Digestive Upsets
More bloating? New sensitivities? These changes are common as hormonal shifts affect your digestive system.
➡️ TCM Insight: This is often a Spleen Qi imbalance or Liver overacting on Spleen, especially with stress.
🌊 6. Heightened Emotional Sensitivity
Feel like you're crying at commercials or more easily irritated? Emotional shifts during peri-menopause are real—and valid.
➡️ TCM Insight: This points to Liver Qi stagnation—when your emotions aren’t flowing smoothly through the body.
💆♀️ HowAcupuncture for Peri-Menopause Can Help San Diego
At Free Flow Health in San Diego, I use acupuncture, herbal medicine, and personalized care plans to help women:
Calm the nervous system
Sleep more deeply
Reduce pain and inflammation
Nourish their bodies during this major transition
Reconnect with their natural rhythms
You don’t have to figure it out alone—and you don’t have to suffer through it.
📍 Located in Kearny Mesa / Serra Mesa
Easy access from anywhere in San Diego🧭 Serving women seeking acupuncture for menopause and peri-menopause
💬 Questions? Contact me directly
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