Q I am taking hormone therapy. Do I need to stop it before starting Korean medicine treatment?
A No. Do not stop a prescribed hormone medication on your own. If you would like to combine it with Korean medicine treatment, simply let us know what you are taking during your visit.
Detailed Answer
Medications you are currently prescribed, including hormone therapy (HRT), should never be stopped or reduced on your own judgment. Stopping suddenly can make symptoms worse or cause other problems. If you would like to combine Korean medicine treatment, please tell us exactly what medications you are taking during your visit, and if any adjustment to your medication is needed, that should be discussed with the prescribing doctor and done gradually.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
We review your current medications first and adjust the herbal formula and timing accordingly. If symptoms stabilize to the point where reducing medication might be considered, we guide that process only in coordination with the prescribing hospital, never on our own.
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