Dr. Wendy Wong was invited by Everclam to participate in a lecture at the Menopause Festival on October 17, 2025, where she exchanged ideas with several professionals and foreign business leaders. The experience sharing and support from all speakers are welcomed, with hopes that future collaboration between traditional Chinese and Western medicine will open up more practical possibilities. Particularly, while 99% of women experience the hardships of menopause, only a handful of men understand it. The focus of the discussion was on how to bring the two genders closer. During the event, Gianna explained the efficacy of acupuncture from the perspective of deficiencies in kidney yin and yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Jennifer shared her personal experience with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and how to navigate menopause. Christine also discussed the latest developments in hypnosis.
Menopause is recognized as a significant phase in a woman’s life, involving not only physiological changes but also impacting physical, emotional, and social well-being. Recent clinical studies continue to reveal new directions in integrated care, offering more comprehensive support through the combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. Results from a 2025 randomized controlled trial showed that acupuncture and personalized TCM herbal formulas (such as Modified Suan Zao Ren Tang) were observed to significantly reduce hot flashes, insomnia, and emotional distress starting from the third week of treatment. Exercise modalities such as Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, mindfulness, or weight-bearing exercises, performed three times per week, have been proven to aid in emotional stability and sleep improvement.
For those who choose not to undergo hormone therapy, digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) applications have been shown in international clinical trials to effectively alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life. Multiple clinical statistical analyses of supplements such as isoflavones and black cohosh also indicate mild effects; however, their safety must be assessed by healthcare professionals before use, especially given the uneven quality of products on the market.
The practice of integrated Chinese and Western medicine is regarded as a process that emphasizes individualized diagnosis, efficacy monitoring, and collaboration between the two medical systems. Treatment typically includes dietary adjustments, non-hormonal options, and personalized hormone therapy under professional supervision, aiming to provide men and women with safe, flexible, and sustainable management as they undergo physical and psychological changes.
Both men and women are encouraged to approach menopausal changes with a positive attitude. By combining clinical practice with evidence-based research and with the support of a professional healthcare team, they can receive personalized guidance and assistance to achieve holistic growth and transformation in body, mind, and spirit.
