Introduction to Gynecology in TCM

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Gynecology, Women’s Wellness, is called Flower of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), meaning TCM has widely and effectively treated Women’s Disorders for thousands of years. Dr. Oh has been treating various female disorders for last 15+ years with Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture & Moxibustion.

5 Categories of Gynecology in TCM.

• Menstruation
• Leukorrhea
• Pregnancy
• Parturition
• Miscellaneous

Gynecological Disorders and Brain (Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland)

While pursuing his Master’s Degree in Medicine in GUCM, Dr.Oh’s main focus was to research about ‘Brain’ and ‘Meridians’, to find out Pain Control mechanism of Acupuncture. Dr.Oh strongly believes that by Researching more about Brain, humans could find much more solutions for many difficult diseases including Gynecological Disorders as well as longevity.

Female Hormones Affect Many Health Conditions.

Female hormones not only affect reproductive organs but also influence many other organic functions through interaction with major neuro-endocrine systems including stress hormones, thyroid hormones, and autonomic nervous system. It is therefore, a lack of optimal functioning of female reproductive system can impact a wide variety of other physical and emotional health conditions.

It has been frequently documented that patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine headache, skin conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome report worsening of their symptoms around the time of their menstruation.

Traditional Chinese Medicine with Acupuncture, Moxibustion , and Herbs can be a Very Effective tool for balancing and optimizing female hormone functions.