Menopause Symptoms · Heart-Kidney Disharmony Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Heart-Kidney Disharmony is a common pattern in menopause symptoms, characterized by 5-HT/NE neurotransmitter imbalance, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, poor memory, and restlessness. The core pathogenesis is Kidney-Yin deficiency failing to nourish Heart, leading to autonomic dysfunction, neurotransmitter imbalance, and emotional symptoms.

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Menopause Symptoms · Kidney-Yang Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Kidney-Yang Deficiency is a common pattern in menopause symptoms, characterized by estrogen decline, cold intolerance, fatigue, low libido, urinary incontinence, and cold extremities. The core pathogenesis is Kidney-Yang deficiency failing to warm the body, leading to reduced energy metabolism, bone loss, and cold sensitivity.

Menopause Symptoms · Kidney-Yin Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Kidney-Yin Deficiency is the most common pattern in menopause symptoms, characterized by estrogen decline, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and irritability. The core pathogenesis is Kidney-Yin deficiency with rising deficiency heat, leading to hypothalamic thermoregulatory instability and vasomotor dysfunction.

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Menopause Symptoms · Liver Depression Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Liver Depression is a common pattern in menopause symptoms, characterized by emotional stress-induced sympathetic-adrenal excitation, irritability, depression, stress-related symptoms, and premenstrual tension. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver-Qi stagnation, leading to sympathetic excitation, mood disturbance, and autonomic dysfunction.

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Menopause Symptoms: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Whole Body / Reproductive System

Overview

The menopausal transition affects virtually every woman, with up to 75% experiencing hot flashes that can persist for a median of 7.4 years—and in some cases, over 14 years. Beyond vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats), menopause brings insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, joint pain, vaginal dryness, and cognitive changes that collectively diminish quality of life.