Q I was diagnosed with both uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Can both be managed with Korean medicine?
A Uterine fibroids and endometriosis share a common background of blood stasis and hormonal imbalance, so they can be approached together with Korean medicine treatment. Overlapping symptoms such as menstrual pain and heavy menstruation are also managed at the same time.
Detailed Answer
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are different conditions, but they share a common background of estrogen excess and abnormal blood flow within the uterus. When the two conditions occur together, menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, pain during intercourse, and pelvic pain often appear more severely. Korean medicine treatment, which works to resolve blood stasis and replenish uterine qi and blood, is effective for both, so a treatment plan that addresses them simultaneously can be set up.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Since both conditions are viewed with uterine circulation and blood stasis at their core, ongung-hwaeo decoctions, large moxibustion, and vaginal steam therapy are applied in common. An approach that puts the entire uterine environment in order is far more effective than treating only one of them.
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