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Women's health · Our primary specialty

Women's health care that takes the whole picture seriously

Cycles, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, hormonal transitions — these aren't isolated symptoms. They're connected to sleep, stress, digestion and energy. Seven Medicine's women's health care is built to look at all of it.
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What women tell us at their first visit

  • “My cycle feels completely unpredictable.”
  • “We've been trying to conceive and I don't know what else to do.”
  • “My labs look normal, but I still don't feel normal.”
  • “I'm not sleeping and I'm hot all the time.”
  • “I plan my life around my period.”
  • “I just had a baby and I'm running on empty.”

Areas of care

How we can help

Our approach

Personalized to your pattern, your cycle and your life stage

  • Cycle-aware treatment

    Timing and focus change across your cycle — or around your clinic's IVF calendar, pregnancy trimester or postpartum recovery.

  • TCM pattern diagnosis

    The same diagnosis can show up as different patterns. Your plan follows yours.

  • Biomedical context

    Your diagnoses, medications and labs matter. Dr. Kristina explains how TCM concepts relate to them — and where they don't.

  • Food, lifestyle & follow-up

    Recommendations you can actually use, reviewed at each visit.

Acupuncture needles on the abdomen during a women's health treatment

Your first visit

What happens when you come in

  1. Book your Initial Consultation online for $49.99. No treatment plan or commitment required.

Research

What the research says

We summarize the highest-quality research we can find — systematic reviews, Cochrane reviews, guidelines and large trials — including results that don't favor acupuncture. You deserve the full picture.

Reviewed October 2026. Research describes groups of people, not guarantees for any individual. Explore the research →

IVF & assisted reproduction

A large, rigorous trial of 848 women undergoing IVF found no difference in live births between acupuncture and sham acupuncture. The Cochrane review found no evidence that acupuncture improves live birth or pregnancy rates. A 2019 review found more pregnancies when acupuncture was compared with no added treatment, but not when compared with sham — suggesting general effects such as relaxation and support. Some patients choose acupuncture for comfort and stress support during IVF; it should not be thought of as increasing the chance of a baby.

5 sources
  1. [1]Smith CA, de Lacey S, Chapman M, et al. Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture on Live Births Among Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2018;319(19):1990-1998. PubMed 29800212 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1001/jama.2018.5336 (opens in a new tab)· randomized controlled trial (sham-controlled)
  2. [2]Cheong YC, Dix S, Hung Yu Ng E, et al. Acupuncture and assisted reproductive technology. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;2013(7):CD006920. PubMed 23888428 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD006920.pub3 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review
  3. [3]Smith CA, Armour M, Shewamene Z, et al. Acupuncture performed around the time of embryo transfer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019;38(3):364-379. PubMed 30658892 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.12.038 (opens in a new tab)· systematic review and meta-analysis
  4. [4]Su C, Wang X, Liu X, et al. Effect of acupuncture for poor ovarian response: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Front Endocrinol. 2026;17:1765527. PubMed 41837144 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.3389/fendo.2026.1765527 (opens in a new tab)· randomized controlled trial (no sham control)
  5. [5]Wang Y, Ji J, Duan N, Yin Y. Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy on embryo transfer day: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical pregnancy and live birth outcomes. Front Reprod Health. 2025;7. PubMed 41064015 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.3389/frph.2025.1673144 (opens in a new tab)· systematic review and meta-analysis

Menstrual pain

A 2016 Cochrane review of 42 trials found lower pain scores with acupuncture than with no treatment or NSAIDs in several studies, but results versus sham were inconsistent and overall quality was low. The reviewers concluded there isn't enough evidence to say whether acupuncture or acupressure work for period pain.

1 source
  1. [1]Smith CA, Armour M, Zhu X, et al. Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;4(4):CD007854. PubMed 27087494 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD007854.pub3 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review

Hot flashes

Pragmatic trials have found real-world improvement: in a US trial, hot-flash frequency fell by 36.7% at six months with acupuncture versus no acupuncture, and an Italian trial in women with breast cancer found benefit when added to self-care. However, a Cochrane review found no significant difference between real and sham acupuncture, and acupuncture appeared less effective than hormone therapy.

5 sources
  1. [1]Avis NE, Coeytaux RR, Isom S, et al. Acupuncture in Menopause (AIM) study: a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. Menopause. 2016;23(6):626-37. PubMed 27023860 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1097/GME.0000000000000597 (opens in a new tab)· randomized controlled trial (pragmatic, waitlist-controlled)
  2. [2]Lesi G, Razzini G, Musti MA, et al. Acupuncture As an Integrative Approach for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Women With Breast Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (AcCliMaT). J Clin Oncol. 2016;34(15):1795-802. PubMed 27022113 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1200/JCO.2015.63.2893 (opens in a new tab)· randomized controlled trial (pragmatic)
  3. [3]Dodin S, Blanchet C, Marc I, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal hot flushes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;2013(7):CD007410. PubMed 23897589 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD007410.pub2 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review
  4. [4]Liu C, et al. Effect of acupuncture on menopausal hot flushes and serum hormone levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupunct Med. 2022;40(4):289-298. PubMed 34894774 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1177/09645284211056655 (opens in a new tab)· systematic review and meta-analysis
  5. [5]The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement Advisory Panel The 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause. 2023;30(6):573-590. PubMed 37252752 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1097/GME.0000000000002200 (opens in a new tab)· clinical position statement

Pregnancy

For pelvic and low-back pain in pregnancy, single studies suggest acupuncture may help, with minor, short-lived side effects (exercise has the most consistent evidence). For breech presentation, a 2023 Cochrane review found moderate-certainty evidence that moxibustion plus usual care probably reduces non-head-first presentation at birth. For nausea in early pregnancy, evidence for acupuncture is limited.

3 sources
  1. [1]Liddle SD, Pennick V Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;2015(9):CD001139. PubMed 26422811 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review
  2. [2]Coyle ME, Smith C, Peat B Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023;5(5):CD003928. PubMed 37158339 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD003928.pub4 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review
  3. [3]Matthews A, Haas DM, O'Mathúna DP, et al. Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;2015(9):CD007575. PubMed 26348534 (opens in a new tab) · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD007575.pub4 (opens in a new tab)· Cochrane systematic review

Patient experiences

In patients’ words

Kristina is amazing! I was having a terrible time with my pregnancy. After just one visit, I felt so much better. When I saw my husband afterwards, his first words were, “you look different!” I felt different. I suddenly felt empowered. Better yet, all the symptoms that had really been plaguing me for weeks cleared right up! I highly recommend Kristina for all your acupuncture needs!
Patient review
Ms. Gacesa is highly skilled in and knowledgeable about traditional oriental medicine and approaches patients in a holistic manner, bringing deep experience and her intuition together with her training to provide comprehensive treatment plan. In two weeks, I feel like a new person and better than I could have hoped for.
Patient review
Overall this was a great experience. It was my first time with acupuncture but the benefits were noticed almost immediately! Kristina is very knowledgeable and educated about this practice which makes you feel comfortable with the entire experience. The intake was thorough so she can be person centered for everyone that comes to her. I had neck pain and 1 day later I feel a definite improvement. Will definitely go back!
Patient review

Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences, not typical or guaranteed results.

Dr. Kristina Gacesa smiling at the Seven Medicine front desk

Meet your practitioner

Dr. Kristina Gacesa

DAcCHM, M.CM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.

Dr. Kristina completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine as valedictorian, summa cum laude, after earning master’s degrees in both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her clinical training spans hospital and rehabilitation settings in Minnesota and clinical study in Zhengzhou, China.

She explains your care in both TCM and familiar medical terms, so you understand what she’s seeing, why she recommends what she does, and how you’ll know if it’s working.

Dr. Kristina holds a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist, not a medical physician (MD/DO), and works alongside — not in place of — your medical team.

Read Dr. Kristina’s story and training

FAQ

Women's health questions

Do you see patients with PCOS?

Yes. Care focuses on cycles, overall wellbeing, and food and lifestyle support, alongside your physician's treatment. Acupuncture doesn't cure PCOS.

Can I come during my period?

Yes. Many patients do, and timing visits around your cycle can be helpful. Just let Dr. Kristina know where you are in your cycle.

Do you treat endometriosis?

Dr. Kristina sees patients with endometriosis for supportive care — mainly pain, fatigue and quality of life — alongside your gynecologist. Acupuncture doesn't remove endometriosis.

Can acupuncture be used during pregnancy?

Yes, with pregnancy-appropriate techniques and positioning. It's supportive care alongside your OB or midwife. Seek urgent medical care for bleeding, severe pain or decreased fetal movement.

Can acupuncture help during perimenopause?

Patients commonly come in for hot flashes, sleep changes and mood shifts. Research results are mixed, so we track your symptoms to see what's actually changing. It can be used with or without hormone therapy.

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Initial consultation · 30 minutes

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Your first visit is a 30-minute consultation with Dr. Kristina Gacesa: your history, a TCM assessment, an AcuGraph baseline and a personalized recommendation with exact pricing. No treatment plan is required to book.

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Introductory rate · normally $249.99 · through Dec 31, 2026

If you continue: $159.99/visit, or $129.99/visit on a treatment plan.

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