Q What should I prepare before my first appointment?
A It helps most to bring notes on the dates and types of symptoms from your last 3 cycles. Also organize the medications you are taking (birth control pills, SSRIs, etc.), the regularity of your menstrual cycle, and your usual stress and sleep patterns.
Detailed Answer
For PMS, the cycle and the pattern of symptoms are central to diagnosis. If you record the menstrual dates of the last 2-3 months, the day symptoms began (how many days before your period), and which symptoms were how severe, using a notebook or app, we can accurately assess your condition at the first appointment. Please also let us know about any birth control pills, SSRIs, or supplements you are currently taking.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
A Korean medicine consultation looks at constitution along with stress, sleep, and diet as a whole. Beyond a symptom record, if you describe "in what situations it was especially difficult" in your own words, we can set the prescription and treatment direction with much greater precision.
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Can PMS go away completely, or do I have to manage it for life?
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My menstrual cramps are also severe. Can PMS and menstrual cramps be treated together?
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My anxiety and depression worsen before my period. Is this also PMS, or does it need separate treatment?
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I hear exercise helps with PMS. What kind of exercise should I do, and how much?
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How should I spend the two weeks before my period to make symptoms milder? I'd like easy, practical methods.
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