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gynecological health

Your cycle is one of the most reliable indicators of your overall health; And when something feels off, that deserves to be taken seriously.

Gynecological health is at the heart of what we do here. Whether you're navigating painful periods, hormonal imbalance, or a diagnosis that feels overwhelming and underloved by conventional care, this is a space where your experience is heard, your symptoms are investigated, and your body is treated as the intelligent, responsive system it is.

Your cycle as a vital sign

In East Asian medicine, menstrual and reproductive health are not separate from your overall wellbeing, they are actually a reflection of it. Your cycle is one of the most sensitive and revealing expressions of what is happening in your body as a whole.

Painful periods, irregular cycles, hormonal fluctuations, and pelvic discomfort are not just inconveniences to manage; They are what you body is communicating, pointing towards underlying patterns of imbalance that, when addressed at their root, can shift profoundly.

This is the work we do here. Not suppressing symptoms, but listening to what they are telling us, and supporting your body to find its way back to rhythm. 

conditions we work with

Every woman who comes through this door is navigating something specific. Below is a reflection of the conditions we commonly address, not as a checklist, but as an acknowledgment that your experience has a name, and there is support available.

menstrual health

Your cycle should not define your quality of life. When it does, that's worth addressing.

Painful periods ~ Irregular cycles ~ Heavy or prolonged bleeding ~

Absent periods ~ PMS & PMDD ~ Ovulatory irregularities

Hormonal issues rarely have a single cause, and rarely responds to a single solution.

We work with the full picture.

PCOS ~ Endometriosis ~ Uterine fibroids ~ Ovarian cysts ~

Luteal phase deficiency ~ Hormonal imbalance

pelvic health

Pelvic pain and discomfort are among the most under-diagnosed and under-treated experiences in women's health, and it deserves treatment beyond simply managing it.

Pelvic pain ~ Pelvic floor tension ~ Yeast infections ~

Vaginal dryness or discharge

Hormonal transitions

Shifts in hormone levels, whether gradual or sudden, can affect every dimension of how you feel in your body.

Low libido ~ Vaginal dryness ~ Night sweats ~ Hot flashes ~ Perimenopause

Hormonal patterns

how acupuncture & herbal medicine
support gynecological health

In East Asian medicine, gynecological health is understood through the lens of flow, nourishment, and rhythm. When any of these are disrupted - through stress, constitutional patterns, environmental factors, or the accumulation of time - symptoms emerge. It is a form of communication.

Acupuncture works by regulating the nervous system, supporting healthy circulation to the reproductive organs, and addressing the underlying patterns that drive your symptoms.

Over a course of treatment, many women notice not just relief from specific complaints, but a broader shift. Shifts such as more regulated cycles, improved sleep, steadier mood, and a greater sense of ease in their bodies.

Herbal medicine works alongside acupuncture to extend and deepen the treatment between sessions. Formulas are tailored to your specific pattern, your cycle phase, and what your body needs at this moment in time. 

This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Your pattern is specific, and your treatment reflects that.

Your body is asking to be heard

If you have been managing symptoms that feel bigger that what you've been offered, or living with discomfort that has quietly become your normal, this is an invitation to explore something different.

Gynecological health is not a niche concern, it is the foundation of how you feel in your body every day. It deserves care that is thorough, attentive, and rooted in an understanding of how your body actually works.

I'd love to be part of that care.

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Living Yin Acupuncture
Dr. Jacki Fichtner

Brighton Corners Office Park

1655 Elmwood Avenue

Suite 235

Rochester, NY, 14620

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