Q In what order is PCOS treated in Korean medicine? I'm curious what changes in the first month.
A Stage 1 is restoring spleen-stomach function and clearing phlegm-dampness (hwadam-iseup). We first confirm that digestion improves and that swelling and bloating decrease. This becomes the foundation for improving the ovarian environment.
Detailed Answer
In the first month, clearing dampness-phlegm from the spleen-stomach comes first. Digestion often becomes smoother, weight begins to come off little by little, and many people experience a reduction in acne and edema. At this stage, prescriptions in the Changbudodam-tang family are mainly used.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Among the three-stage solution of warming the uterus, invigorating blood, and tonifying, Stage 1 (clearing phlegm and draining dampness) is the process of removing accumulated excess from the body to create an environment in which the ovaries can work well. Only when this stage goes well does the subsequent reinforcement of kidney deficiency take full effect. Lifestyle coaching (eating patterns and sleep) also begins together at this stage.
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