Gynecology
Menopausal Syndrome
Menopausal syndrome:
Menopause is the normal, gradual physiological transition in a women's life from a reproductive to a non reproductive
state. When a woman has had no menstrual periods for 12 months, and has no other medical reason for her periods to
stop, she is in menopause. Many women go through menopause without any discomforts, while others experience
various uncomfortable symptoms and signs during this phase of life. In TCM, menopausal symptoms are due to a
decline of Kidney Jing (essence) which can take the form of Kidney Yin, Kidney Yang or a combined Kidney Yin and
Kidney Yang deficiency. Although a deficiency of the Kidney Jing (essence) is always at the root of menopausal
problems (with the exception of premature menopausal problems from phlegm), other excess patterns often
accompany it such as, Dampness, Stagnation of Qi, or Stasis of Blood.
Menopausal symptoms often include:
Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, fatigue, lethargy, irritability, vaginal dryness
anxiety, nervousness, depression, insomnia, inability to concentrate