
Q How exactly is amenorrhea treated at a Korean medicine clinic?
A After identifying the type of cause (Qi and blood deficiency type / blood stasis type / stress type) through examination, we approach the condition step-by-step, following the sequence of blood tonification, warming the uterus, and blood activation and blood stasis dissolving. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are used in combination, and progress is typically monitored every 2 to 3 months.
Detailed Answer
During the initial consultation, we fully assess the timing of menstrual cessation, the cause, accompanying symptoms, weight changes, and stressful situations. Subsequently, if the condition is Qi and blood deficiency (primarily focusing on nutrition and weight recovery), prescriptions are based on basic herbal medicines that tonify blood; if it is blood stasis or cold-dampness stagnation (coldness and blockage in the lower abdomen), prescriptions are based on herbal medicines that clear blocked blood and tonify, or those that aid implantation; and if it is stress-related (reducing liver qi), prescriptions are based on Bupleurum (Bupleurum) series. Acupuncture treatment is administered in combination, focusing on the lower abdomen, inner ankles, and the uterus area. From the perspective of a Korean medicine clinic, the Korean medicine clinic follows a three-step process in sequence: ① Preparing materials to fill the uterus through blood tonification → ② Opening blocked pathways through warming the uterus and promoting blood circulation → ③ Boosting ovarian function through nourishment. Once menstrual signals return, the treatment concludes by continuing the nourishment stage until the cycle stabilizes to prevent recurrence.
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