Key Points for Diagnosis:
1. Pattern of Kidney Deficiency
The most common indications of menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and night sweats, are all attributed to Kidney Yin Deficiency in Chinese medicine.

2. Pattern of Liver Imbalances
In Chinese medicine, the Liver and Kidney energetic organ systems and their inter-related balance influence hormonal balance greatly.

3. Pattern of Heart Imbalances
The Heart energetic system is at the center of emotions in Chinese medicine, and is grounded by abundant Blood. With Blood Deficiency there are many emotional disturbances with menopause. Abundant Blood is vital for emotional and physical health, but it is also critical that the Blood is well circulated and does not stagnate. This is especially important with the onset of menopause as heart disease becomes more prevelant.
                                                                                                                                              
In TCM, a disease or a symptom might be caused by one pathogenic factor, even two or three pathogenic factors. When diagnosing a disease or a symptom, TCM doctors must follow the principle of "Syndrome Dfferentiation", and then "Suit the Remedy to the Case". In order to gain a more definite and valuable diagnosis, it's important and necessary for the doctor to learn the detailed health information of the patient, including his/her disease duration, age, sex, height, weight, family history, urine, stool, diet, sleep, sweat, energy, mood (emotion), as well as the tongue conditions and the palm conditions, etc. If you would want our expert to create a TCM diagnosis, you're welcome to contact us.