Q Can PMS go away completely, or do I have to manage it for life?
A As long as the hormonal cycle exists, a "manageable level" is a more realistic goal than complete elimination. When treatment stabilizes symptoms to a level that no longer interferes with daily life, quality of life changes dramatically.
Detailed Answer
Because the menstrual cycle itself creates hormonal fluctuations, it is difficult to "completely eliminate" PMS. However, treatment can greatly reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of emotional outbursts, and many people say "now it's just a little tiring." When the hormonal environment changes through pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause, the PMS pattern often changes as well.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The goal of Korean medicine treatment is to lower the baseline amount of Liver-qi stagnation that accumulates each cycle. Rather than a complete cure, the more experiences of "I got through this month with ease" accumulate, the more you will feel the results of treatment.
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