Traditional self-care for the menopause transition
Gentle, hands-on support for the menopause years
A free 2-minute symptom check — adapted from a validated research questionnaire — followed by a
personalized acupressure self-care guide you can start tonight. No pills, no equipment, just your hands.
Menopause is a normal life stage, but the symptoms are not always easy to live with. Hot flushes, broken sleep,
mood shifts, joint aches and dragging low energy are common companions for years on either side of the last period.
Around 3 in 4 women experience hot flushes at some point in the menopause transition, and sleep and mood
changes are nearly as common. — The Menopause Society; Mayo Clinic
You don't have to white-knuckle through it. Small, daily, body-based habits can make the days feel more
manageable — and acupressure is one of the oldest of them.
Where acupressure fits in
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, menopause is read as a shift in Kidney energy — the deep reserve that
governs aging, hydration and calm. When that reserve runs thin, heat tends to rise (hot flushes, night sweats) and
the spirit feels unsettled (sleep, mood, restlessness).
Acupressure works with this picture. By pressing specific points along the body's channels, the practice aims to
cool rising heat, settle a racing mind and support steadier energy through the day. It is a traditional self-care
practice — a companion to, not a replacement for, your clinician's care.
We adapted the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) — a questionnaire used in menopause research since 2004 — into
an 11-question self-check. It takes about two minutes.
Answer 11 questions about how you've felt lately — no login, no email required.
See your symptom picture across three areas: physical, psychological, and urogenital.
Get a personalized guide — the specific points traditionally used for the symptoms you marked, with where to press and how.
Done gently, acupressure is low-risk self-care. Stop at once if anything feels sharp or painful. One caution:
do not use the point SP6 (Sanyinjiao) or LI4 (Hegu) if there is any chance you are pregnant — both strongly
activate the lower abdomen. This is self-care, not medical care.
Do I need any tools?
No. Just your thumbs and fingers. That's the whole appeal — it travels with you.
How long until I notice anything?
This is a daily practice, not a one-time fix. Most people find a short morning and bedtime routine more
useful than occasional long sessions. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Is this a medical assessment?
No. It is for self-awareness only and does not identify or replace a professional evaluation. If symptoms
disrupt daily life, please speak with a healthcare professional.
I'm already on HRT or seeing a doctor — can I still use this?
Yes. Acupressure is a complementary self-care habit that sits alongside your existing care. As always,
talk with your clinician about what's right for you.