One of the most common concerns we see at Hope Clinic is period problems—especially cramps and heavy bleeding (menorrhagia). In typical medical care, birth control is often prescribed. There are a couple of concerns: it can increase the risk of strokes and cancers, and it doesn’t address what’s causing the problem.
What Dr. Brad considers:
There may be a low-grade thyroid deficiency that regular lab tests may not detect. From a Chinese medicine perspective, we also consider spleen energy, which plays a crucial role in how well your body produces and circulates blood. Among young female athletes, we often see a condition known as liver blood deficiency, which means the body is not producing enough blood to support both the demands of training and a healthy menstrual cycle. If you’re dealing with painful periods or heavy flow, there are other ways to get help.
Ready for options? Start here by attending Dr. Brad’s next Hope Class. Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.