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Plain-language answers about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and what the research actually shows.
From fertility and IVF to menopause and pain, these guides answer the questions patients ask before a first visit, with the evidence stated as it is, including where it is mixed.

Each guide is written under the clinical direction of Dr. Susan G. Schiff, A.P., DOM, and cites the studies it draws on. Browse the questions below, newest first, or call or text to talk one through.

Menopause
Acupuncture or hormone therapy for menopause: how do they compare?
September 11, 2026

Women's Health
Can acupuncture help with PCOS?
September 11, 2026

Women's Health
What happens at a first acupuncture visit for women's health?
September 11, 2026

Pain
How many acupuncture sessions does it take for back pain?
September 11, 2026

Pain
Does acupuncture help migraines?
September 11, 2026

Men's Health
Can acupuncture improve sperm quality?
September 11, 2026

Men's Health
Can acupuncture help you quit smoking?
September 11, 2026