Q My menstrual flow is so heavy because of uterine fibroids that I've even developed anemia. Can Korean medicine treatment normalize my periods?
A Heavy menstruation is one of the symptoms that tends to respond relatively well to Korean medicine treatment. It varies with the size and location of the fibroid, but many people experience reduced bleeding when blood stasis is cleared and uterine function is restored. Severe anemia needs to be managed together with your gynecologist.
Detailed Answer
Submucosal or intramural fibroids widen the uterine lining or interfere with contractions, increasing menstrual bleeding. Persistent heavy bleeding can also cause iron-deficiency anemia. If anemia is severe, gynecological measures such as iron supplementation may be needed first, and Korean medicine treatment can help restore uterine contractility and hemostatic function alongside this.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Heavy menstruation is viewed as a state in which blood stasis is stagnant within the uterus, preventing fresh blood from circulating in time. By using ongung-hwaeo (warming the uterus and resolving blood stasis) herbal decoctions to clear congealed blood stasis and replenish the qi and blood of the uterus, we aim to gradually stabilize bleeding. Once qi and blood are replenished, recovery from anemia follows as well.
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