Q I'm receiving GnRH injections (hormone therapy to shrink fibroids) from my gynecologist. Can I take herbal medicine at the same time?
A Combining a GnRH agonist with herbal medicine is generally not contraindicated, but you must tell us about the medications you are taking and your treatment process during your consultation. The Korean medicine doctor can adjust the prescription so it does not conflict with your hormone therapy.
Detailed Answer
GnRH agonists are drugs that temporarily shrink fibroids by suppressing estrogen secretion. If you tell us in detail about the medication you are currently using and your treatment stage during your consultation, the Korean medicine doctor will adjust the herbal formula so that the effects do not overlap or conflict. During hormone therapy, the ingredients and dosage of herbal medicine must also be chosen carefully, so please do not combine them based on your own judgment and always check with a professional.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Even during the period when hormone therapy is shrinking the fibroid, Korean medicine treatment can be carried out alongside it to put the uterine environment in order and to reduce regrowth after treatment. If you share your medication situation with us, we will work out a safe combined plan together.
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