Menopause
Q. Is male menopause also treatable with Korean medicine?
A.
Yes, addressing kidney-yang deficiency with herbs improves vitality and mood.
📝 Detailed Answer
Male menopause (andropause) symptoms include declining testosterone, decreased libido, fatigue, depression, abdominal weight gain. Korean medicine views as kidney-yang deficiency. Treatment: ① Yukmijiwhang-tang for kidney-yin/yang dual deficiency, ② Cheongsim-yeonja-tang for fatigue/depression, ③ Yeongryeobaekho-tang for muscle loss, ④ acupuncture and pharmacopuncture. 60–70% improve within 3–6 months. Lifestyle (exercise, sleep, stress management) is also crucial.
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