Q I've heard herbal medicine affects hormones. Won't it actually throw off my menstrual cycle?
A PMS prescriptions in the Gamisoyo-san and Hyeolbuchugeo-tang families are not medications that directly alter hormones themselves. They work by regulating the circulation of qi and blood and Liver function so that the body responds less sensitively to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer
Unlike synthetic hormone preparations, the Korean medicine prescriptions used for PMS do not directly raise or lower hormone levels in the body. Herbal medicine prescribed according to a Korean medicine doctor's diagnosis does not disrupt the menstrual cycle itself; in fact, when irregular cycles are present, it can help stabilize the cycle. However, to enable an appropriate prescription, you must tell us about your current menstrual cycle pattern during your visit.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Rather than altering hormone levels from the outside, Korean medicine treatment aims to restore the body's own regulating ability so that extreme reactions do not occur each cycle. The direction is to maintain a natural cycle while reducing only the symptoms.
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