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One patient came to see me after trying to conceive for over two years. She was 36, had not had a regular period in several years, and had been following a vegetarian diet that, in her case, was likely contributing to significant nutritional deficiencies affecting her cycle. We worked together on a combined approach: acupuncture sessions alongside specific dietary adjustments to help rebuild what Traditional Chinese Medicine would describe as her Blood and Kidney reserves.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age, and a leading cause of fertility difficulties. Recent research suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may play a more significant role than previously thought, and acupuncture is emerging as a natural approach to help restore balance.

A major new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Healthcare (2025) explores whether East Asian traditional medicine (EATM)—speci