What We Help With
Women’s Health & Hormone Balance
From your first period to menopause and everything in between. Chinese medicine support for the symptoms and changes that can come with every stage.
Hormonal symptoms can shape your day-to-day life in ways that are easy to dismiss and hard to live with, and they often shift as you move through different stages of life.
Periods that are painful, heavy or unpredictable. PMS that affects more than a few days of the month. Changes in your cycle that seem to come from nowhere. Or the hot flushes, disrupted sleep and shifts in mood or energy that can arrive with perimenopause and menopause. And it’s rarely just one thing. When several symptoms overlap, it can be hard to know what to address first, especially when the effects are emotional as well as physical.
Our team of women’s health practitioners, led by internationally renowned Chinese medicine practitioner Dr Lily Hua Yu, brings decades of specialist experience across gynaecological, hormonal and sexual health. That expertise spans painful, heavy or irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis and fibroids through to perimenopause and menopause.
Your health doesn’t fit neatly into one box. We look at how your symptoms connect, what’s changed for you and what matters most in your day-to-day life, then decide together whether acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine or both are the right fit.
Trying to conceive? You can find more about our specialist fertility care on our Fertility & IVF Support page.
What We See
Conditions We Commonly Help With
The conditions listed are not exhaustive. Contact us if you’re unsure whether Chinese medicine may be suitable for your situation.
How We Work
A Whole-Person Approach
Good care starts with understanding the wider picture. Your health history, lifestyle, current symptoms, and what you’re seeking support for all help inform what we recommend and, just as importantly, what we don’t.
Your Health Comes First
We only recommend what we believe is appropriate for you. Our practitioners are not paid on commission, so you’ll never be advised to have treatments or medicines you don’t need.
Clear, Honest Advice
Chinese medicine can often feel unfamiliar. We’ll explain what we find, what we recommend and why, answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about your care.
Who Treats You Matters
Our practitioners are selected for their clinical expertise and professional standards. We follow the codes of conduct of the Chinese Medicine Council and CMIR, and use carefully sourced, high-quality herbs and sterile single-use needles.
Ready to talk through what changed?
Start with an initial consultation to discuss what you’re experiencing and what kind of support may be right for you.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment
Can Chinese medicine help with my condition?
Chinese medicine is used here as complementary support, alongside — not instead of — any medical care you are receiving. Whether it is appropriate for you, and what form it would take, is decided at your consultation rather than by the name of the condition alone.
How does the practitioner decide which treatment to recommend?
Recommendations follow the pattern identified in your diagnosis rather than the name of the condition alone, which is why two people with similar symptoms may be treated differently.
Will I need acupuncture, herbal medicine or both?
That depends on your assessment. Some patients have acupuncture alone, others do better with herbal medicine, and many have both. Herbal medicine is always optional and charged separately.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by individual and condition. Many patients are given an initial course of four to six sessions and are then reviewed — recent injuries often settle more quickly, while long-standing complaints and skin conditions usually need longer. Your practitioner will give you a realistic expectation at your first visit.
Can Chinese medicine be used alongside conventional care?
Yes. Chinese medicine is commonly used alongside conventional treatment. Tell both your GP and your practitioner about any medication or treatment you are receiving, and never stop or change a prescribed medication without speaking to the clinician who prescribed it.
Will I be given diet or lifestyle advice?
Your practitioner may suggest simple, practical adjustments where they are relevant to your pattern. Advice is tailored to you rather than a fixed diet sheet.
Appointments
How do I know whether Chinese medicine may be suitable for me?
That is what the consultation is for. Your practitioner assesses your symptoms, history and wider health picture before advising whether treatment is appropriate.
Do I need a diagnosis before booking?
No. Many patients come to AcuMedic without a formal diagnosis, and our practitioners are experienced in working with undiagnosed or complex presentations. Bring any test results or letters you already have.
I can’t find my condition on the website — can I still book?
Yes. The conditions listed are a guide, not a limit. Book an initial consultation or contact the clinic and a practitioner will advise.
What happens at my first consultation?
Your practitioner takes a full history, discusses your symptoms, carries out a Chinese medical diagnosis and then talks through an individual plan with you. Treatment usually takes place in the same appointment where suitable.
Will I definitely receive treatment at my first appointment?
Not necessarily. Where treatment is appropriate it usually takes place in the same visit, but your practitioner will say honestly if they feel we are not the right place to help.
How long does an initial consultation take?
Initial consultations typically last around 60–90 minutes, allowing time for a full assessment and your first treatment.
Are consultations private and confidential?
Yes. Consultations take place in a private treatment room, and everything you discuss is confidential.
Can I book on behalf of someone else?
Yes, though we recommend the patient themselves confirms key details closer to the appointment.
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Find us
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Walk-ins welcome daily
Subject to practitioner availability
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Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00
Open 7 days a week
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AcuMedic
101-105 Camden High Street
Camden
London
NW1 7JN