[Menopausal Vaginal Dryness] If You Have Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse, What to Check First During Menopause

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[Digestive System] If You Experience Recurring Nausea and Gagging, Check Your Autonomic Nervous System as Well

• Repeated feelings of nausea and retching do not necessarily indicate an autonomic nervous system disorder.
• Causes vary widely and may include gastroenteritis, reflux esophagitis, medication side effects, migraines, pregnancy, and ear disorders. If you experience weight loss, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, or new neurological symptoms, prompt medical evaluation is essential.
• Some people experience an upset stomach when they wake up in the morning, feel the urge to retch before important events, and postpone meals because even a small amount of food makes them feel nauseous.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Bladder and Urinary Disorders] Overactive Bladder in Ulsan: Why Should You Seek Treatment for Urge Incontinence When It’s Hard to Hold It In?

• If you find it difficult to hold your urine or experience slight, involuntary leakage, you should get checked out.
• When you’re tired or under stress, your autonomic nervous system can become disrupted, potentially making the symptoms worse, so you should be cautious.
• By combining traditional Korean medicine treatments with lifestyle management, you can normalize your urination habits, so we recommend visiting us as soon as possible.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Endometrial Adhesions] If Your Menstrual Flow Has Decreased and You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant, Here’s What to Check First

• Endometrial adhesions refer to a condition in which the inner walls of the uterus stick together, which can affect the shape of the uterine cavity or the flow of menstrual blood.
• If your menstrual flow has noticeably decreased or stopped following a D&C after a miscarriage, uterine surgery, or an intrauterine infection, or if you are experiencing recurrent miscarriages or difficulty conceiving, you should consult an OB/GYN to determine whether an evaluation of the uterine cavity is necessary.
• It can be concerning if your menstrual flow decreases significantly compared to before after a miscarriage or childbirth, or if you experience lower abdominal pain around your expected period but have almost no bleeding.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Bladder Disorders] Cystitis That Recurs Whenever You’re Tired: How Can You Overcome It Without Antibiotics?

• Ulsan If you need consultation for recurrent cystitis, you likely experience a pattern where frequent urination and a sensation of incomplete emptying return whenever you feel tired, and while symptoms improve briefly only when taking antibiotics, they eventually recur.
• Ulsan Recurrent cystitis is often more distressing than a single episode of cystitis.
• When symptoms disappear only to recur, questions like “Why do they keep coming back?”, “Is it okay to keep taking antibiotics?”, and “The test results say I’m fine, so why do I still feel uncomfortable?” often follow.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

Menopause: Sudden Fever and Nighttime Awakenings—Is It Just a Matter of Hormonal Changes?

• Ulsan People seeking counseling for menopause often report a combination of symptoms such as hot flashes, facial flushing, night sweats, insomnia, heart palpitations, mood swings, vaginal dryness, an overactive bladder, and fatigue.
• “I suddenly get hot flashes, wake up every night, and I’ve been feeling more irritable than usual.” During menopause, various physical changes occur all at once.
• As menstruation becomes irregular and eventually stops, estrogen levels decrease, which can affect body temperature regulation, sleep, emotional regulation, the mucous membranes of the vagina and bladder, and the condition of bones and muscles.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan

[Nocturia] If you wake up every night to urinate, you should consider both nocturia and your sleep patterns together

• Ulsan You may want to seek consultation for nocturia if you repeatedly wake up 1–2 times or more during the night to urinate, have difficulty falling back asleep, or experience severe daytime fatigue.
• Nocturia is not simply a problem caused by drinking too much water; it requires a comprehensive evaluation that includes bladder sensitivity, sleep quality, edema, blood sugar levels, medications, autonomic nervous system tension, and menopausal changes.
• It’s normal for anyone to have to go to the bathroom once or twice during the night.

Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan