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Women’s health · Upper Rissington, Cotswolds
Women’s health, at every stage of life.
Acupuncture and individually prescribed Chinese herbal medicine with Andrea Garratt, whose postgraduate training in gynaecology, fertility and obstetrics has made women’s health the centre of her practice.
At a glance
- Practitioner
- Andrea Garratt, Lic Ac, BSc (Hons)
- Specialist training
- Postgraduate Diploma in Gynaecology, Fertility & Obstetrics
- Treatments
- Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
- First appointment
- 60–75 minutes · £76
- Herbal consultations
- In clinic or online
- Clinic
- 3 Wright Road, Upper Rissington, GL54 2NP
Why Andrea asks about your cycle
Your cycle often tells part of the wider story.
Who Andrea sees
The stages women come to Andrea at
Every stage brings its own questions. Andrea sees women through all of them.
- Cycles and periods. From the first difficult years of your cycle to the changes that come later. Andrea asks about your cycle in detail, because it often tells part of the wider story.
- Trying to conceive. Whether you’re trying naturally or going through assisted conception such as IVF, appointments can be planned around your cycle and your clinic’s treatment dates, alongside the care your fertility team provides.
- Pregnancy and after birth. Andrea’s postgraduate training includes obstetrics. She sees women during pregnancy and in the months after birth, alongside your midwife and GP.
- Perimenopause and menopause. A time of change that rarely affects just one thing. Chinese herbal medicine can be considered alongside HRT, and Andrea will talk you through how the two might be timed.
- Male partners. Conception involves two people, and Andrea sees men too.
Not sure where you fit? Find your starting point in six quick questions.
The process
How Andrea works with women’s health
Listen
A full consultation covering your cycle, history, current concerns, sleep, energy, stress and any medication.
Plan
An individual approach that may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine or both, with clear timings.
Work alongside
Your GP, fertility clinic or midwife remain at the centre of your medical care, and Andrea works alongside them.
Review
Your experience is reviewed at each appointment and your care can be adjusted over time.
In a patient’s words
“I’m so grateful for the care, kindness and support I received from Andrea throughout our IVF journey. The acupuncture sessions helped me feel calmer, more relaxed and supported during what was such an emotional and overwhelming time.”
Questions women often ask
Can I have acupuncture while going through IVF?
Yes. Many women choose to have appointments during assisted conception. Andrea plans timings around your cycle and your clinic’s treatment dates, and works alongside your fertility team. Please let your clinic know you’re having acupuncture.
Can I take Chinese herbs alongside HRT?
Often, yes. Andrea reviews everything you take before prescribing. If you’re about to start HRT, she usually suggests waiting around three months to see how you respond before adding herbs, so any changes are easier to understand.
Do you see women during pregnancy?
Yes. Andrea’s postgraduate training includes obstetrics. Tell her how many weeks pregnant you are when you book, and keep your midwife informed.
Do you see men?
Yes, including male partners during a fertility journey. Conception involves two people.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online, or call or message Andrea first if you’d like to talk it through.
Keep exploring
From the articles
Read before you book
Fertility & IVFAcupuncture alongside IVF in Cheltenham and the CotswoldsWhat the research shows, and how sessions fit around your clinic’s timetable.
MenopauseAcupuncture during perimenopause and menopauseHow it sits alongside HRT and your GP, and what treatment involves.
The menstrual cyclePeriod pain and irregular cycles: a Chinese medicine viewHow Chinese medicine reads the cycle, when to see your GP first, and a three-cycle tracking routine.Start with the whole picture.
Your first appointment gives Andrea time to understand what has been going on, your wider health history and what matters to you.