Q What treatment follows after clearing the phlegm-dampness?
A Once phlegm-dampness has cleared to some degree, Stages 2-3 reinforce kidney deficiency (boshin) to boost ovarian function. This is the stage of balancing hormones while watching for signs of ovulation.
Detailed Answer
Once phlegm-dampness has subsided, we switch to kidney-tonifying (boshin) prescriptions that replenish the energy of the kidney (sin). Prescriptions in the Yukmijihwang-tang family restore the fundamental energy of the ovaries and create the conditions for ovulation to occur. At this stage, a rise in basal body temperature or the sensation of ovulation pain is regarded as a sign of recovering ovulation.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The kidney-tonifying stage is not simply about raising hormone levels but a process of helping the ovaries keep their own beat. Depending on the individual's constitution, we may add or adjust warming-the-uterus tonics to Yukmijihwang-tang, or, when there is a strong tendency toward liver-qi stagnation (ganul), combine liver-soothing (sogan) treatment. Once symptoms stabilize, we use a maintenance prescription to prevent recurrence.
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