Q My cycle is so irregular—can acupuncture bring my period back to a regular schedule?
A Acupuncture and herbal medicine are used to support the blood flow and hormonal balance of the uterus and ovaries, helping to even out ovulation and the menstrual cycle. However, the speed of recovery varies by cause, so we usually observe and adjust over the course of two to three cycles or more.
Detailed Answer
Since the core of irregular menstruation is the ovulatory rhythm, acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment proceed in a direction that stabilizes that rhythm. When hormonal imbalance is the background, the cycle often gradually becomes more even, but when endocrine factors are strong, as in polycystic ovary syndrome, more time may be needed. For this reason, we observe changes over at least two to three cycles rather than just once or twice.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At the clinic, we warm the cooled, underperforming uterus and ovaries and release blocked circulation, helping the ovaries recover their own ovulatory rhythm. Rather than forcibly pulling the cycle along, we focus on calmly restoring the internal bodily environment so that the hormones find their own rhythm.
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