Q When I first visit a Korean medicine clinic for uterine fibroids or endometriosis, in what order does the consultation and treatment proceed?
A First, we confirm the type, size, and location using your test results such as ultrasound, and we examine the cold patterns and blood stasis of the uterus through thermal diagnosis and pulse diagnosis. We then establish a step-by-step treatment plan that warms the uterus and aids circulation.
Detailed Answer
At the first consultation, we review the ultrasound and test results you received from your gynecologist to confirm the type, size, and location of the fibroid, endometriosis, or cyst. At the same time, we use thermal diagnosis and pulse diagnosis to examine how cold the uterus is and how stagnant the blood is, and we take a detailed history of your menstrual patterns, pain, and accompanying symptoms. If there are emergency signs or findings that require surgery, we first recommend gynecological co-treatment; otherwise, we establish a Korean medicine treatment plan tailored to your constitution and condition and proceed in line with your cycle.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang's treatment is usually divided into stages. First is the onggung (溫宮) stage, which warms the cold uterus to revive circulation; next is the hwalhyeol (活血) stage, which dissolves the congealed blood stasis and waste within the uterus; and finally the boyang (補陽) stage, which supports ovarian function and restores balance so that the uterus maintains a healthy rhythm on its own. We adjust this flow to suit each patient's condition.
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