Q I've been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, and I also get abnormal bleeding. Can Korean medicine treat both?
A Polycystic ovary syndrome has ovulatory dysfunction as its main cause, so abnormal bleeding tends to occur alongside it. Korean medicine treatment that simultaneously restores hormonal balance and ovulatory function can address both together.
Detailed Answer
In PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), excess androgens and insulin resistance make ovulation irregular, and the uterine lining builds up and then sheds irregularly, causing abnormal bleeding. Weight management and improving insulin sensitivity are central to treatment, and for those over 35 or with severe symptoms, an endometrial biopsy to rule out malignant lesions is recommended.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, PCOS is seen as a deficiency of Kidney (sin) energy combined with phlegm-dampness (damseup) obstructing ovarian function. With consistent treatment using prescriptions that reinforce Kidney energy and remove phlegm-dampness, there are cases of restoring an ovulatory rhythm on one's own. Korean medicine treatment becomes a realistic option for those who wish to find their own menstrual cycle without birth control pills.
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