Annie Tiang TCM · 国安中医 · Since 1981
Menopause TCM Care in Singapore
Changes in sleep, temperature, mood or periods can leave you with questions. A careful conversation can help you understand your options.
Care starts with understanding you
At Annie Tiang TCM, menopause consultations start with listening to your symptoms, priorities and health history. TCM care may be considered as a complementary approach, with medical assessment and established treatments discussed where appropriate.
Perimenopause is different for everyone
The transition may involve changing periods, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep difficulties, mood changes or vaginal dryness. Similar symptoms can have other causes, so they should not all be attributed to menopause without assessment.
Menopause is usually recognised after 12 months without a period, when another cause does not explain this. Hormonal contraception, surgery and some treatments can make the picture less straightforward.
A women's health discussion with Dr Sharon Xia
Dr Sharon Xia is a TCM physician whose clinic biography lists a PhD in TCM, with a focus on Gynaecology and Infertility. Her academic qualification is in Traditional Chinese Medicine. You can request a consultation with her and ask the team to confirm her availability.
The discussion may consider sleep, periods, digestion, stress, lifestyle and existing medical care. Tongue and pulse assessment may be part of a traditional assessment. TCM concepts such as yin and yang describe a traditional framework; they are not a hormone test or proof of a medical diagnosis.
Options and evidence
Depending on suitability, acupuncture or an individual Chinese herbal prescription may be discussed. Research on complementary therapies for menopausal symptoms is mixed and often limited in certainty. We cannot promise to balance hormones, reverse menopause or prevent disease.
A GP or gynaecologist can discuss established options, including hormone replacement therapy where appropriate, non-hormonal medicines and menopause-specific cognitive behavioural therapy. TCM care should not delay investigation or replace prescribed treatment. Discuss any combined approach with your clinicians.
Safety and everyday wellbeing
Keep regular sleep routines, maintain physical activity and discuss bone health and a balanced diet with your clinician. Tell your physician about all medicines before taking herbs; “natural” does not mean risk-free. Relevant considerations include medicine interactions, pregnancy possibility and a history of hormone-sensitive cancer.
Bleeding and symptoms that need assessment
Arrange medical assessment for any vaginal bleeding after 12 months without periods, even a small amount or a single episode. New heavy or unusual bleeding also needs medical advice. Seek urgent help for very heavy bleeding with faintness, chest pain or severe breathlessness.
Our heritage
Rooted in Generations.
Renewed for Today.
Founded in 1981, Annie Tiang TCM brings its heritage to individual consultations today. Each care discussion should explain the proposed approach, its limitations and when other medical care is needed.
Questions before your visit
Can I combine TCM care with HRT?
This needs an individual review of your HRT, other medicines and any proposed herbs. Tell both clinicians what you take. Do not stop or change HRT without speaking with its prescriber.
Will I need hormone tests?
That depends on your age, symptoms and medical history. A medical clinician can advise. Tongue and pulse assessment does not measure hormone levels.
How soon should I expect a change?
There is no reliable timetable for everyone. Agree on symptoms to monitor, a review date and when to seek further medical advice. Neither improvement nor a particular outcome can be guaranteed.
Appointment information
Arrange an individual consultation
Contact the clinic team with your preferred branch and time to check availability. Ask about consultation fees and any proposed treatment charges.
For an initial enquiry, share only what is needed to arrange a visit. Detailed medical history and identifying documents are best discussed through the clinic’s appropriate registration and consultation process.
Katong / East Coast
11 East Coast Road #01-01
The Odeon Katong, Singapore 428722
Haig Road
24A Haig Road, Singapore 438734
Daily, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm physician availability with the team.
