As we have stated, gynaecology is one of the most understood aspects of Chinese medicine. This is principally because the menses gives us a great deal of information about how the body is behaving, on a regular basis Modern life also takes its toll on how our bodies behave. It is impossible to underestimate the effect of the additives in our diet, particularly the hormonal influences in animal products. That, combined with the stresses and strains of our busy scheduled lives, can have a strong influence on our hormone balance and hence impact on our gynaecological health. Menopause is a right of passage that can have a very strong impact on how a woman is feeling about herself and her life. The symptoms and emotional swings at this time can be tremendously distracting and have an unhealthy over-ride in a woman's life. We strongly advocate the balancing power of acupuncture treatment at this special time.