Many young women today experience the annoyance of irregular menstruation, reduced menstrual blood volume, missed periods, fatigue, hair thinning, low libido, and mood swings. Some even find themselves unable to conceive when they’re ready to start a family. A diagnosis usually reveals a premature ovarian failure. This condition involves a decline in ovarian function before the age of 40 and can drastically affect fertility, hormone balance, and overall well-being.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), premature ovarian failure is seen as a result of underlying constitutional imbalances—particularly involving the kidneys, spleen, and liver. Rather than focusing solely on the ovaries, TCM aims to rebalance the entire body. By nourishing the kidneys, which govern reproduction; strengthening the spleen, which supports blood and energy production; and smoothing liver “qi,” or energy flow that regulates menstruation, TCM works to restore ovarian function and improve reproductive health from the inside out.
