Women's Health

Common Questions · 常見問題

Before your first consultation.

Does stress affect the cycle in TCM terms?
壓力真的會影響經期嗎？

In TCM, the cycle is read together with sleep, digestion, stress, temperature, pain and emotional rhythm. It is not looked at as an isolated issue.
中醫看經期時，會一起看睡眠、消化、壓力、身體溫度、疼痛與情緒節律。我們不會只把經期當成單一問題來看。

Do I need a regular cycle before coming in?
經期要規律了才能來嗎？

No. Many people come because the cycle has become irregular, delayed, early, heavier, lighter, or more affected by stress. The first visit helps us understand the pattern before deciding anything.
不需要。很多人正是因為經期變得不規律、提前、延後、量變多或變少，或容易受壓力影響而來。初診會先理解整體模式，再決定下一步。

Can I come while under fertility care elsewhere?
正在做生殖治療，可以同時來嗎？

Yes, and many people do. We work alongside that care, not instead of it. Please bring any relevant reports, your medication list or treatment timeline so the practitioner can work around them safely.
可以，很多人都是這樣。我們是配合，不是取代。請帶上相關報告、用藥清單或療程時間表，醫師會在安全前提下安排。

Will I need herbs, acupuncture or moxibustion?
會用到中藥、針灸還是艾灸？

It depends on the assessment. Some begin with herbs, some with acupuncture and moxibustion, some with a combination. The approach may also change at different phases of the cycle.
要看問診與評估。有些人從中藥開始，有些人適合針灸與艾灸，有些人搭配使用。做法也可能依週期的不同階段調整。

Is period pain always approached the same way?
經痛都是用同一種方式處理嗎？

No. Two people can both have period pain, but the pattern behind it may be different. We look at timing, the kind of pain, flow, clots, how warm or cold you run, digestion, stress, and tension through the lower back and pelvis.
不是。同樣是經痛，背後的模式可能不一樣。我們會看疼痛的時間、痛感的性質、經量、血塊、身體偏熱或偏寒、消化、壓力，以及腰部與骨盆的張力。

Why would you check my pelvis for women's health?
婦科為什麼要看姿勢和骨盆？

Long hours sitting, abdominal tension and pelvic alignment can be part of the picture. We don't separate the cycle from the way the body holds itself.
久坐、腹部張力與骨盆排列，都可能是整體圖像的一部分。我們不會把經期和身體如何支撐自己完全分開來看。

Can I have acupuncture during pregnancy?
懷孕期間可以針灸嗎？

It depends on your stage of pregnancy and your health, which is why we always start with a consultation. Please tell us how many weeks pregnant you are. Some points and techniques are avoided during pregnancy, and the practitioner will explain what they would use and why. Keep your O&G informed.
要看懷孕週數與身體狀況，所以一定先問診。請告訴我們懷孕幾週。懷孕期間部分穴位與手法會避開，醫師會說明會用哪些、為什麼。也請讓你的婦產科醫生知道。

Can I take Chinese herbs while pregnant or breastfeeding?
懷孕或哺乳期間可以吃中藥嗎？

Only after a practitioner has assessed you, and never self-prescribed. Some herbs are not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so please tell us if either applies, along with any medication or supplements you are taking.
必須先經醫師評估，不要自行服用。部分中藥在懷孕或哺乳期間不會使用，所以請告訴我們你是否懷孕或正在哺乳，以及正在服用的藥物與保健品。

When can I start postpartum care?
產後什麼時候可以開始調理？

A consultation can be a good starting point in the early weeks. Structural work is usually introduced after your postnatal check, once your doctor is comfortable, and later after a caesarean section.
產後頭幾週可以先從問診開始。結構手法通常在產後檢查、醫生也同意之後才加入；剖腹產的話會再晚一些。

Can you work with a caesarean scar?
剖腹產的疤痕可以處理嗎？

Yes, once the wound has fully healed and your doctor is comfortable. Our SRM-trained practitioners look at how the scar and the surrounding tissue move, together with posture and the lower back.
可以，前提是傷口完全癒合、醫生也同意。受過 SRM 訓練的醫師會看疤痕與周圍組織的活動，同時看姿勢與下背。

Do I need to see an O&G first?
需要先看婦產科嗎？

Not always, but TCM does not replace obstetric or gynaecological care. New or concerning symptoms, such as unusual bleeding, severe pelvic pain or any pregnancy complication, should be medically assessed first. If you are pregnant, stay under your O&G's care throughout.
不一定，但中醫不取代婦產科的照護。新出現或令人擔心的症狀，例如異常出血、劇烈骨盆痛或任何懷孕相關的狀況，應該先看西醫。懷孕期間，請持續由婦產科醫生追蹤。

When should I seek medical attention urgently?
什麼情況要先去看醫生？

Please seek medical care promptly for sudden severe pelvic pain, very heavy bleeding, fainting, fever, suspected pregnancy complications, or anything that feels urgent. TCM care should never delay necessary or emergency medical treatment.
如果出現突然的劇烈下腹痛、經血量異常大、暈厥、發燒、疑似懷孕相關異常，或任何讓你覺得緊急的狀況，請先及時就醫。中醫照護不應延誤必要或緊急的醫療處理。