Acupuncture for Women's & Men's Health

Hormonal shifts, menstrual cycles, menopause, and prostate concerns can affect your sleep, mood, energy, and daily comfort. At GTA Pain & Stress Clinic in North York, acupuncture is used as a complementary therapy that may help ease these symptoms and support your overall well-being — alongside your regular medical care.

Women's Health

Fertility Support

Infertility is commonly defined as difficulty conceiving after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Sophia has extensive experience supporting women facing fertility challenges, including those undergoing IUI and IVF. Acupuncture may help support fertility by regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary axis — helping balance hormone levels and regulate the menstrual cycle — while also easing the stress of the treatment process.

Labour Support

For women approaching their due date, acupuncture may be used to help support the body’s natural readiness for labour, in addition to comfort and relaxation.

Menstrual Concerns

  • PMS
  • Painful periods
  • Heavy periods
  • Irregular periods
  • Absent periods
  • PCOS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

  • Tension, anxiety
  • Depression
  • Crying spells
  • Mood swings, irritability, anger
  • Appetite changes and food cravings
  • Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
  • Poor concentration
  • Change in libido

Menopause Symptoms

  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Chills
  • Sleep problems
  • Mood changes
  • Weight gain and slowed metabolism

Breastfeeding Concerns

  • Breast engorgement
  • Poor milk supply
  • Plugged milk ducts

Men's Health

Urinary Symptoms

Frequent urination, a sudden urgent need to go, or getting up several times at night to pee can disrupt your sleep and daily life. Acupuncture is sometimes used as a complementary therapy to help ease these urinary symptoms and the pelvic discomfort that may come with them.

What to Expect at Your Visit

Your first visit includes a health history review, tongue observation, and a discussion of your symptoms. Based on this assessment, Sophia will explain a treatment plan suited to your needs, and your plan will be reviewed as you progress. For questions about safety, side effects, or insurance, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Call (416) 512-6754 or use the Book Online Now button to schedule your visit.

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GTA Pain & Stress Clinic

1110 Sheppard Ave. East,

Suite 312,

North York, Ont. M2K 2W2

(416) 512-6754

gtapainstressclinic@gmail.com

Business Hours

Mon./Wed./Fri.: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue., Thu. & Sun.: Closed

Sat: Closed

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