Q Since menopause, my mouth suddenly feels dry and my eyes feel gritty too. If it's from hormonal changes, can Korean medicine still help?
A During menopause, hormonal shifts can reduce the mucous membranes' ability to retain moisture, often causing dry mouth and dry eyes together. Treatment that addresses the body's overall fluid balance can help ease these symptoms.
Detailed Answer
As female hormones decline around menopause, secretion function for tears, saliva, and other mucosal fluids often drops together. This can appear alongside other menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Fluid depletion during menopause is viewed as a sign that the body's overall balance has shifted. Treatment focuses on replenishing depleted yin and calming excess heat rising upward, which often improves dry mouth along with other accompanying menopausal symptoms.
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