
Q When I first visit a Korean medicine clinic for an ovarian cyst, what order does the consultation follow?
A First we confirm the type and size of the cyst from your gynecological ultrasound results, then check for pelvic coldness and blood stasis through pulse and body-heat diagnosis. We then establish a step-by-step treatment plan combining womb-warming, phlegm-resolving, and blood-activating therapies.
Detailed Answer
At the first consultation, we review the ultrasound and CA-125 results from your gynecologist to first confirm the type (functional, endometrioma, dermoid cyst, etc.), size, and location of the cyst. We then examine, through pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, and body-heat diagnosis, how cold the pelvis is, how stagnant the blood is, and the degree of dampness-phlegm, and we take a detailed history of menstrual pain, menstrual flow, and accompanying symptoms. If there are emergency findings or a need for immediate conventional care (acute pain, suspicion of malignancy), we first recommend cooperative care with a gynecologist; otherwise, we establish a treatment plan suited to your constitution and condition.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang's ovarian cyst treatment usually flows in three stages. First, the womb-warming (ongung) stage, which warms a cold uterus and ovaries to revive blood circulation; next, the phlegm-resolving and blood-activating (hwadam-hwalhyeol) stage, which clears congealed dampness-phlegm and blood stasis; and finally, the yang-tonifying (boyang) stage, which restores ovarian function and maintains an environment in which recurrence is unlikely. We tailor this flow to each patient.
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