Q I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-can I receive Korean medicine pregnancy-preparation treatment?
A PCOS falls within the indications for Korean medicine treatment of phlegm-damp, blood stasis, and qi deficiency, and helps with inducing ovulation and improving insulin resistance.
Detailed Answer
PCOS and Korean Medicine Pregnancy Preparation
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by irregular ovulation, androgen excess, and insulin resistance. In Korean medicine it occurs most commonly in the phlegm-damp constitution, and damp-draining/phlegm-transforming, blood-activating/stasis-resolving, and qi-tonifying prescriptions are applied in stages.
Expected benefits:
- Normalizing the menstrual cycle (supporting ovulation induction)
- Relieving skin and body-hair issues caused by androgen excess
- Improving insulin resistance through weight-loss support
- Creating an implantation environment through improved endometrial blood flow
It can also be combined with ovulation-inducing drugs such as clomiphene and letrozole. Dongjedang in Dongincheon, Incheon regularly conducts collaborative Korean and Western medicine cases for PCOS patients. Bringing your recent ultrasound and hormone test results to the initial visit allows for a more precise diagnosis.
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