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We provide explanations in the order you need them, from the moment you first notice menstrual pain, bleeding, discharge, or pelvic pain, to the lingering discomfort after tests, and through to pregnancy preparation and menopause care.
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When symptoms begin
What should I check first?
First, examine your current symptoms and any changes that require prompt medical evaluation.What should I check first when menstrual pain and bleeding change?
First, check if the pain is worse than usual, if bleeding has increased or occurred between periods, and if there is a possibility of pregnancy. If bleeding continues to the point where you must change menstrual products every hour, or if you feel dizzy as if you might faint and are short of breath, or if you have one-sided pelvic pain, shoulder pain, and bleeding along with a possibility of pregnancy, you must be evaluated immediately without waiting for your next appointment. If it is not an urgent situation, instead of just recording a pain number, please also note early changes such as a feeling of blockage in the solar plexus, constipation, or cravings for sweets before menstruation; this will help narrow down the questions for your next treatment more quickly.
View Guide →What should I check first if there is a possibility of pregnancy and light bleeding occurs?What should I check first regarding the possibility of pregnancy when non-menstrual bleeding occurs?
Rather than whether the blood is brown, the possibility of pregnancy, one-sided pelvic pain, shoulder pain, dizziness, new bleeding after menopause, or repeated bleeding after intercourse will first determine the next course of action. If the possibility of pregnancy is accompanied by one-sided pain, shoulder pain, or dizziness, or if bleeding continues to the point where you must change menstrual products every hour, please be evaluated immediately without waiting for your next appointment. Bleeding after menopause requires medical evaluation even if the amount is small, and if bleeding after intercourse repeats, please check with the timing of the bleeding and your most recent cervical screening results.
View Guide →When similar symptoms are confusing
What differences should I look for?
Explains the differences needed to distinguish between diseases that appear similar on the surface.How are menstrual pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids different?
Pain that occurs around the start of menstruation and is controlled with painkillers is common, but if the pain worsens every year, continues outside of menstruation, or occurs during intercourse or bowel movements, endometriosis is checked. Severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding, along with an enlarged uterus, can appear in adenomyosis, while a feeling of pressure, frequent urination, and heavy bleeding can appear in fibroids. We do not categorize based on symptoms alone but tailor the necessary examinations, such as physical exams and ultrasounds.
View Guide →If there is only discharge and itching, can I use vaginitis medication?When discharge, itching, and pelvic pain occur together, which medical evaluation comes first?
Do not determine whether it is Candida or bacterial vaginosis based on the appearance of the discharge alone. Please record the itching, odor, urinary discomfort, and treatment history. If you have fever, lower abdominal pain, or pain during intercourse, or if the possibility of pregnancy overlaps with pain, an OB/GYN evaluation takes priority over Korean medicine treatment.
View Guide →When discomfort persists after treatment
What has improved and what remains?
Organize the response to the treatment received and the process of how the discomfort returned.If pain, bleeding, or fatigue persist after tests and treatment
Pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, or fatigue may remain even after ultrasound, blood tests, and necessary medication. Rather than viewing previous treatments as meaningless, please note whether the number of bleeding-free days has increased, if the time it takes for pain to subside has shortened, or if changes in sleep, digestion, or sensitivity to heat and cold have occurred. If new bleeding or pain patterns emerge, a re-evaluation is the first priority.
View Guide →It gets better for a while when I use vaginitis medication, but then it starts itching again.If itching and discharge recur after treating vaginitis
Rather than repeating the same medication when vaginitis becomes uncomfortable again, please bring the cause identified in previous tests, the name of the medication, and the duration of improvement. Candida, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis require different treatments; if fever, lower abdominal pain, or dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) occur together, an evaluation for other conditions, including pelvic inflammatory disease, is the first priority.
View Guide →When preparing for a medical evaluation
What should I write down and bring?
Prepare photos, test results, medications, and lifestyle changes so that nothing is missed.What should I prepare before a consultation for women's health conditions?
Note the start dates and bleeding dates of the last three cycles, the number of pad/tampon changes on the heaviest day, the location of pain, and the response to painkillers. For discharge and itching, prepare test results and previous treatment responses rather than self-diagnosing the smell and color. Please also provide information on the possibility or plan for pregnancy, ultrasound and blood tests, and any hormone medications, contraceptives, infertility treatment medications, or supplements.
View Guide →What data is needed for Korean medicine treatment while preparing for IVF?What should I bring when preparing for infertility/IVF treatment and Korean medicine treatment together?
Rather than bringing only the AMH level, collect the test date, ultrasound and semen analysis results, history of ovulation induction, retrieval, and transfer, and current medications and supplements in chronological order. Instead of changing the infertility treatment schedule, Korean medicine treatment determines the scope of complementary care based on your current stage and physical condition.
View Guide →When observing changes during treatment
What changes should we monitor together?
We categorize the changes to track during treatment and the symptoms you should report immediately.What changes should I look for during treatment for women's health conditions?
Rather than a single pain score, we look at the frequency of painkiller use, days without bleeding, the number of times you wake up at night, and whether your work, sleep, and eating habits are recovering. If dizziness, loss of appetite, sleep disruption, or pelvic heaviness persist even after pain decreases, do not view this as a treatment failure; instead, we must discuss the remaining recovery goals. For vaginitis, we check not only discharge but also itching, pain, and test results. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, or if you experience a sudden increase in bleeding, fainting sensations, fever, or severe one-sided pelvic pain, do not adjust the prescription yourself and notify the medical staff immediately.
View Guide →Hot flashes have decreased, but sleep, dryness, and energy levels remain the same.What should we monitor during treatment for menopausal hot flashes, insomnia, and bleeding?
During menopausal treatment, hot flashes may decrease first, but nighttime awakenings, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), and morning fatigue may persist. Please list the improved items and remaining items separately to adjust goals at the next visit, but do not arbitrarily change hormone therapy, non-hormonal medications, or Korean herbal medicine. New bleeding after menopause, chest pain, or shortness of breath should not be postponed as items to monitor for treatment response; they must be evaluated for other causes first.
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