Q Is Korean medicine treatment for OCD safe for pregnant women and adolescents?
A For pregnant women, strongly sedating herbs are restricted; for adolescents, formulas are designed to avoid any impact on growth. In all cases, age and condition must be disclosed at the first visit.
Detailed Answer
Precautions for Pregnant Women
- Strongly sedating herbs such as polygala root (원지) and cinnabar (朱砂) are not used during pregnancy.
- During the first trimester (before 12 weeks), herbal medicine use is minimized as a general principle.
- The decision to pursue Korean medicine alongside obstetric care should be made in consultation with the attending obstetrician.
Principles for Adolescent Prescriptions
- OCD frequently has its first onset during adolescence (average age of onset: 19 years).
- Formulas are prioritized to avoid interfering with growth, and treatment proceeds with parental consent.
- When symptoms are linked to academic stress, lifestyle counseling is provided alongside treatment.
At Dongjedang in Dong-gu, Incheon, prescription composition differs based on age and pregnancy status — please inform us at the first visit.
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