Woman's Health

Dysmenorrhea (period cramps) is a common health issue for many women during menstruation. Relying on painkillers/Panadol only provides temporary relief and does not address the root cause. In this article, we will explore a real-life case of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for period cramps, along with recommendations on diet and lifestyle. Real Case of Chinese Medicine(TCM) Treatment to Relieve Period Pain 27-year-old Ms. Lam: "Doctor, I always vomit from the pain during my period, but this time, even painkillers didn’t help..." Patient’s Condition：Ms. Lam, 27, visited the clinic on the second day of her period. Despite taking painkillers, she still...

Many women experience missed periods (amenorrhea) or less menstrual flow after drastic weight loss. Sudden weight reduction, inadequate nutrition, emotional stress, and excessively vigorous exercise can disrupt hormonal balance. This endocrine disturbance interferes with ovulation patterns, ultimately affecting menstrual cycles. How can Traditional Chinese Medicine help address these consequences after weight loss and dieting? Real Case Study: Chinese Medicine(TCM) therapy to missed/stopped period after weight loss Ms. Wong, 33 years old: "Doctor, I haven't had my period for over half a year. I wonder if it's related to my dieting and weight loss back then..." Patient's background: Ms. Wong noticed her...

Many urban ladies are bothered by hair loss and think it affects their appearance. However, everyone’s body constitution and the causes of hair loss are different. Especially for younger women, hair loss is usually not caused by blood or kidney deficiency*. If you take too much supplements or herbs to boost kidney function for hair growth, not only may it not be helpful, but there is a chance that it will cause excessive "toxins" accumulated in body. *Kidney deficiency: A term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It refers to the condition where the energy and hormone level of a person...

If you have irregular menstruation or vaginal bleeding, or your menstrual period lasts longer than usual, you may suffer from Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. It is especially common among adolescent female students, menopausal women and affects the daily life of many women. Taking hemostatic drugs can sometimes stop bleeding, but in most cases it fails to regulate menstruation and cure the underlying cause. The following will share with you real cases and suggestions on the treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB/menometrorrhagia) and irregular menstruation with traditional Chinese medicine. Causes of abnormal uterine bleeding/menstrual bleeding Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur with many...