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Perimenopause & Menopause Care
Feel Like Yourself Again
Anxiety, irritability, brain fog, poor sleep, fatigue, weight changes, and irregular periods can all be part of perimenopause — even before hot flashes begin.
At Jang Acupuncture, Dr . Andrea Jang takes an integrative East/West approach and combines acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Functional Medicine to provide personalized support through perimenopause and menopause.
You don’t have to wait until your period stops to get support.
Serving Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda & the greater San Francisco Bay Area community for in-person sessions. Virtual support sessions and Functional Medicine services available remotely.
COULD THIS BE PERIMENOPAUSE?
Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, and symptoms can look different from one woman to another.
You may notice:
Period + Hormonal Changes
Irregular periods
Heavier or lighter periods
Shorter or longer cycles
PMS that suddenly feels worse
Breast tenderness
Changes in libido
Physical Changes
Hot flashes
Headaches or migraines
Weight or body-composition changes
Joint or muscle discomfort
Changes in skin and hair
Vaginal dryness
Mood + Mind
Anxiety
Irritability
Rage or feeling unusually reactive
Depression or low mood
Brain fog
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated
Sleep + Energy
Trouble falling asleep
Waking during the night
Night sweats
Fatigue
Afternoon energy crashes
Feeling tired even after sleeping
You don't need to experience every symptom — or wait until your period stops — to seek support.
A Whole-Body Approach to Hormonal Health
Hormonal changes can affect far more than your menstrual cycle.
Hormonal changes can affect far more than your menstrual cycle. Dr . Andrea Jang takes an individualized approach that combines acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Functional Medicine to better understand your symptoms and overall health.
Rather than treating each symptom in isolation, we consider the bigger picture — your sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, energy, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and actively involved in your care.
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Step 1 — UNDERSTAND WHAT'S CHANGING
We begin with a comprehensive conversation about your symptoms, health history, menstrual cycle, sleep, stress, and lifestyle.
Step 2 — LOOK DEEPER WHEN APPROPRIATE
Depending on your symptoms and health history, additional testing or evaluation may be recommended. Testing is individualized rather than automatically ordering the same hormone panel for everyone.
Step 3 — CREATE YOUR CARE PLAN
Your personalized plan may incorporate acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle strategies.
Perimenopause Is More Than Hot Flashes
One of the biggest misconceptions about perimenopause is that hot flashes are always the first sign. For some women, the earliest changes are anxiety, disrupted sleep, headaches, irritability, or simply feeling unlike themselves. Estrogen influences many systems throughout the body, which helps explain why the menopause transition can affect so much more than reproductive health.
Dr . Jang explores these changes, answers common hormone-health questions, and shares her recommended resources in our latest article.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m in perimenopause?
There isn’t one symptom or one test that identifies perimenopause in every woman.
Age, menstrual changes, symptoms and medical history all help build the picture. Your periods may also continue during perimenopause.
If you’ve noticed changes in your cycle, sleep, mood, temperature regulation, headaches or other symptoms, we can help you determine what deserves further evaluation.
What age does perimenopause start?
Perimenopause most commonly begins during the 40s, although timing varies considerably from person to person.
The transition can last for several years before menopause.
Can perimenopause cause anxiety?
Mood changes, including increased anxiety, can occur during the menopause transition.
However, anxiety can have many causes. We look at the broader pattern of your symptoms and health rather than assuming every new symptom is hormonal.
Can perimenopause cause headaches or migraines?
Headache patterns can change during periods of hormonal fluctuation.
If you’re experiencing new, unusually severe or substantially different headaches, appropriate medical evaluation is important rather than assuming they’re caused by perimenopause.
Do I need hormone testing?
Not necessarily. Hormone levels can fluctuate during perimenopause, so testing isn’t automatically useful for every woman.
We first look at your symptoms and history and then discuss whether testing would provide information that could meaningfully guide your care.
What about irritability or rage?
Some women describe becoming significantly more irritable or reactive during perimenopause.
If your emotional response suddenly feels different from what’s normal for you, it’s worth discussing — particularly when it appears alongside changes in your menstrual cycle, sleep or other symptoms.
Do you offer Functional Medicine testing?
Yes. Functional Medicine testing may be incorporated when appropriate based on your symptoms, history and goals.
Dr. Jang will discuss what information we’re looking for and why a particular test may—or may not—be useful before recommending it.
Can acupuncture help hot flashes?
Acupuncture is commonly sought for menopausal symptoms including hot flashes and night sweats.
Research suggests acupuncture may help reduce the frequency or severity of vasomotor symptoms for some women, although individual responses vary.
Can I receive acupuncture if I’m using hormone therapy?
Yes! Acupuncture can be used as complementary care for people receiving conventional hormone treatment.
Tell us about your medications, supplements and hormone therapies so your care can be coordinated appropriately.
Is this an alternative to seeing my OB-GYN or primary-care doctor?
No. We see our work as complementary care, not a replacement for appropriate medical evaluation, preventive screenings or treatment from your physician.
When something warrants evaluation outside our scope, we’ll encourage you to follow up with the appropriate medical provider.
You Don't Have to Navigate Perimenopause Alone
If you've been thinking, "Something has changed, and I don't feel like myself”, it's worth having a conversation.
Dr . Jang offers personalized perimenopause and menopause support to women virtually anywhere and in-person throughout Moraga, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our physical office is located in Moraga, CA