Question 1

I sleep less and keep waking up in the early morning (menopausal insomnia).

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes are stimulating the brain and disturbing deep sleep. Rather than relying on sleeping pills, cool down heart heat to naturally restore sleep rhythm.

Question 2

My face randomly turns red and sweaty (hot flashes).

Accepted Answer

A representative menopausal symptom — the thermoregulatory center malfunctions due to decreased female hormones. The false heat rising upward must be brought down and deficient fluids replenished.

Question 3

I explode in anger over nothing and feel depressed.

Accepted Answer

Serotonin levels that regulate emotions also drop during menopause. Do not blame yourself — it is hormonal; receive treatment to release the stagnant liver energy.

Question 4

My entire body joints ache (menopausal joint pain).

Accepted Answer

Estrogen protects bones and cartilage, and when it decreases, joints weaken. Musculoskeletal strengthening is needed to prevent progression to degenerative arthritis.

Question 5

Sex is too painful and I want to avoid it (dyspareunia).

Accepted Answer

Vaginal dryness is an unspoken concern for menopausal women. It can be improved with Boeum treatment to moisturize mucosa and herbal lubricants.

Question 6

Is it okay to keep drinking pomegranate juice or kudzu juice?

Accepted Answer

They contain natural estrogen components and are helpful, but those with uterine fibroids or breast lumps should be careful as they can make lumps grow larger.

Question 7

Do I just need to take calcium to prevent osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Calcium alone does not go to bones. Vitamin D (sunlight) is needed for absorption, and weight-bearing exercise that stimulates bones is needed to strengthen them.

Question 8

My chest feels heavy and I keep sighing (Hwabyeong).

Accepted Answer

This is Hwabyeong, a uniquely Korean condition where long-suppressed emotions manifest physically. It easily explodes during menopause, and treatment to extinguish the heart heat is needed.

Question 9

My face feels hot but my feet are cold (upper heat, lower cold).

Accepted Answer

This is the typical menopausal body temperature imbalance. The heart heat rises upward while kidney cold sinks downward; circulation treatment to restore balance is needed.

Question 10

Something feels stuck in my throat but nothing comes out when I cough (globus pharyngeus).

Accepted Answer

This is Maehaekgi where stress causes energy to clump in the throat. If ENT examination shows nothing abnormal, it is a nervous condition and Korean medicine to disperse the stagnant qi is the solution.

💐Menopause & Other Women