My menstrual cycle is so irregular, do I have to take birth control pills?

Menstrual irregularity, where the period significantly exceeds the expected date or is unpredictable, is a long-standing concern for many women. When cycles are disrupted due to stress, dieting, or irregular lifestyle habits, anxiety about health grows. Especially for those planning marriage or pregnancy, it's a major worry. While hospitals often recommend birth control pills, is it the only professional solution? Dalimchae Clinic focuses on finding the root cause and restoring a healthy menstrual cycle.

💡 [Key Answer] Most common causes of menstrual irregularity: ① Stress and lifestyle imbalance / ② Hormonal imbalance (PCOS, etc.) / ③ Decreased uterine and ovarian function. Dalimchae Clinic helps the body find its normal cycle through constitutional improvement to create a healthy uterine environment.

A normal cycle is between 21 and 35 days. Irregularity is an important indicator reflecting hormonal systems, the autonomic nervous system, and overall health.

1. Lifestyle Imbalance: Stress and sleep deprivation affect the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis.
2. Hormonal Disorders: Conditions like PCOS or thyroid issues.
3. Weakened Uterine/Ovarian Function: Poor circulation or decreased function leads to ovulation issues.

Pills use artificial hormones to suppress ovulation and induce withdrawal bleeding. They provide temporary regularity but don't treat the root cause. Long-term use can decrease the ovaries' natural ability to ovulate. Studies indicate that some women experience amenorrhea for over 6 months after stopping pills.

We focus on restoring total balance. Through personalized herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion, we strengthen uterine function and improve blood circulation (addressing 'coldness' and 'blood stasis'). Research shows herbal extracts like Angelica gigas can help recover ovarian function and promote normal ovulation.

1. Accurate Diagnosis: Analyzing lifestyle, stress, and hormonal causes.
2. Personalized Herbal Medicine: Strengthening functions and regulating balance.
3. Acupuncture/Moxibustion: Promoting circulation and balancing the autonomic nervous system.
4. Lifestyle Coaching: Ensuring long-term recovery and prevention.

Menstrual irregularity is a signal from your body. Don't ignore it. Dalimchae will find the cause with you.

Medical Review | Dr. Oh Hyunmin, Dalimchae Clinic Songdo.