Main Signs and Symptoms Menstruation ceased about 10 years previously. She began to have irregular bleeding, and was referred to a gynaecologist for assessment; no abnormalities were detected. Other signs and symptoms: Pale and dull complexion, tired demeanour, low and soft voice, reluctance to speak, lethargy. Tongue: Pale with a thin white greasy coat. Pulse: Deep, thready and a little wiry. Diagnosis and Treatment …
Female, 53 with perimenopausal syndrome successfully treated with 2 weeks of herbal medicine
Main Signs and Symptoms Frequent hot flushes accompanied by profuse sweating, insomnia (wakes around midnight and sleeps poorly after that), poor appetite, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath. The hot flushes began after her periods had ceased, and she was prescribed hormonal skin patches, which controlled the symptoms. However, she became concerned about possible side effects and stopped using them. She …
Female 48, with vulvovaginitis which has been occurring intermittently over the past several months successfully treated with 2 weeks of herbal medicine
Main Signs and Symptoms Episodes begin about 10 days before menstruation and symptoms reduced but still present soon after bleeding has ceased; localised severe itching with a burning pain and a thick white discharge. Pulse: Right side is deep, left side is wiry-rapid Tongue: Red with a thin coat Diagnosis and Treatment TCM Diagnosis: Liver-Gallbladder Fire with Damp-Heat affecting the lower Jiao Treatment: …
Female 67, with abnormal uterine bleeding successfully treated with 3 months of herbal medicine
Main Signs and Symptoms Menstruation ceased about 10 years previously. She began to have irregular bleeding, and was referred to a gynaecologist for assessment; no abnormalities were detected. Other signs and symptoms: Pale and dull complexion, tired demeanour, low and soft voice, reluctance to speak, lethargy. Tongue: Pale with a thin white greasy coat. Pulse: Deep, thready and a little wiry. Diagnosis and Treatment …
Female 13, with ovulation pain successfully treated with a single dose of herbal medicine
Main Signs and Symptoms Patients mother contacted me as her daughter was suffering abdominal pain. On questioning, it was revealed that the patients last period ended around a week ago. The patient had a prior appendectomy. The mother described how the girl had this pain in prior months, around this time. Although, not to this degree. The mother had given …
Female 70, with uterine bleeding successfully treated with 2 weeks of herbal medicine
Main Signs and Symptoms Female patient presented to my clinic with uterine bleeding. The issue was ongoing and the patient had exhausted options with her general practitioner and her gynaecologist was recommending surgery. Patient was interested in trying herbal medicine in an attempt to prevent the need for surgery. On inspection: history of pelvic organ prolapse (10 years). Vaginal pessary …