Ulsan During a consultation regarding male infertility and sperm motility, it is not possible to determine the likelihood of pregnancy based on the results of a single semen analysis.
In addition to sperm count, motility, and morphology, it is important to consider the period of abstinence prior to the test, as well as factors such as fever, alcohol consumption, sleep patterns, medication use, the timing of the test, the female partner’s ovulation and fallopian tube condition, and the duration of trying to conceive.
When the process of preparing for pregnancy takes a long time, it’s easy for the focus of medical examinations to be directed solely toward the woman.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan When preparing for pregnancy with endometriosis, it is important not to jump to conclusions about your chances of conceiving based solely on the severity of your pain or your diagnosis.
We need to review the location and extent of endometriosis, ovarian reserve, age, ovulation and semen analysis results, history of pain and surgery, and your current pregnancy plans.
After receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis, patients often have a series of questions, such as, “Will it be difficult to get pregnant?”, “Should I have surgery first?”, and “Should I take a break from trying to conceive during months when the pain is severe?”
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan When consulting about ovulation bleeding, the first thing to do is not to automatically assume that “spotting in the middle of your period” is ovulation bleeding.
We need to determine exactly when the bleeding began, the amount and duration of the bleeding, whether there is pain, changes in vaginal discharge, or a possibility of pregnancy, and whether there are any conditions affecting the cervix, endometrium, or ovaries, or any hormonal changes.
Many people ask, “Is this ovulation bleeding?” when they notice pink or brown spotting about ten days after their period ends.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan In counseling for menopausal anxiety, palpitations and anxiety should not be viewed merely as symptoms caused by “a weak mind.”
Some people, after entering menopause, experience heart palpitations for no apparent reason, or feel sudden anxiety and shortness of breath.
Especially if you experience a fever at night followed by cold sweats, and your heart races after waking up, it’s easy to worry, “Could this be a serious illness?”
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan When consulting about post-coital cystitis, the first thing to determine is whether all cases of burning sensation after intercourse are caused by bacterial cystitis.
It is important to determine whether you experience recurring urinary pain, frequent urination, or urinary urgency; whether an infection has been confirmed through urine tests or culture results; whether you also have vaginitis, vaginal dryness, or pelvic pain; and whether symptoms persist even after taking antibiotics.
If you experience a burning sensation or frequent urge to urinate after sexual intercourse, most people immediately think of a urinary tract infection.
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Many people take the plunge and undergo a lentigines removal treatment hoping for clean, clear skin, only to find that the areas where the scabs have fallen off or the treated areas still look dark or have actually become darker, which suddenly scares them.
Patients often feel a great deal of embarrassment and anxiety when they see dark marks left behind after a procedure.
However, to get straight to the point, the dark marks that appear immediately after the procedure or several weeks later are much more likely to be a temporary phenomenon commonly seen during the normal skin healing process rather than a “failure” or “recurrence.”
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
lentigines (lentigines) Patients who have had their sunspots completely removed with a laser are satisfied, but at the same time, there is one question they ask that reflects their greatest concern.
lentigines Even if the procedure itself completely removes the abnormal epidermal cells from the affected area, this is a pigmentary disorder that can easily recur depending on skin conditions and lifestyle habits.
Many people are surprised when they see their skin darken one or two months after treatment and think, “It’s already come back.”
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
lentigines (lentigines) Once sunspots have been completely removed with a laser, there is one question patients ask most frequently.
“I took it off after a week because it was uncomfortable, and a scab formed.”
lentigines The success of treatment depends not only on the laser procedure itself but also on “how correctly and for how long the moist dressing is maintained.”
Choi Sang-ok Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Haeyul Korean Medicine Clinic, Changwon
Ulsan When consulting about clots in menstrual blood, the first thing to check is not just the size of the clots.
We need to assess whether your menstrual flow has suddenly increased, if your period has become longer, if you are experiencing severe menstrual cramps, symptoms of anemia, or abnormal bleeding, and whether there are any conditions to check for, such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, or endometriosis.
When people see clots in their menstrual blood, many ask, “Is the blood coming out because it’s clotted?”
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
Ulsan During preconception counseling, while the thyroid cannot be definitively identified as the sole cause of infertility, it is a factor worth evaluating alongside menstrual cycles, ovulation, fatigue, and weight changes.
Some people, while preparing for pregnancy and undergoing health checkups or blood tests, are told that their thyroid levels are borderline.
Concerns often arise, such as: “Will it be difficult to get pregnant if my levels are slightly high?”, “Do I need to take medication?”, and “irregular periods—is there a connection?”
Jo Seong-won Korean medicine doctor (KMD) · Inae Korean Medicine Clinic, Ulsan
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