Q I've had menstrual cramps for over ten years since my school days. Can it really get better now, after all this time? How long does treatment usually take?
A Even long-standing menstrual pain can become considerably more comfortable once uterine circulation and function recover. We usually treat steadily for two to three months (two to three cycles), aiming to reduce the intensity and frequency of the pain.
Detailed Answer
Since menstruation comes around once a month, observing change requires watching at least several cycles. Even pain that has become chronic often shows reduced intensity and reduced reliance on medication after about two to three cycles of steady management.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At the clinic, we view that the longer menstrual pain has lasted, the more deeply the cold, blocked uterine environment has set in. After restoring circulation through ongung (warming the uterus) and hwalhyeol (invigorating blood), we carefully proceed to the stage of reinforcing ovarian function. Rather than soothing the pain only in the moment, we set as our standard of recovery the transformation into a body that can create a comfortable cycle on its own each month.
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