Q What is the specific order in which Korean medicine treatment proceeds?
A After identifying the cause of the pain and cycle through examination, treatment proceeds in stages: warming the cold uterus (ongung), dispersing the clotted blood stasis (hwalhyeol), and finally reinforcing ovarian function (boyang) to prevent recurrence.
Detailed Answer
First, we listen carefully to and examine the pattern of pain, the cycle, and lifestyle to identify the cause. We then proceed with herbal medicine and acupuncture matched to the stage of symptoms, and if needed, we also refer to the results of any OB-GYN examinations you have had. Since menstruation comes around once a month, we usually observe and adjust over the course of several cycles.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At the clinic, we approach in three stages: ongung (warming the uterus), hwalhyeol (invigorating blood), and boyang (supporting yang). First we warm the cold uterus to revive circulation, then release the set-in blood stasis and waste, and finally raise ovarian function to restore hormonal balance, thereby preventing recurrence. The distinctive feature is not merely suppressing symptoms, but progressively setting the internal bodily environment in order.
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