갱년기 여성호르몬제, 유방암·혈전 걱정 '이렇게' 확 줄입니다 (자가진단 5)

I am Dr. Kim Woo-sung, a Korean medicine doctor at Eeum Women's Korean Medicine Clinic, who has been treating women's health issues since 2003. Many people hesitate to undergo menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to concerns about side effects, but these risks can be significantly reduced simply by carefully selecting the appropriate prescription method. Based on 23 years of clinical experience and 40,000 treatment cases, I have summarized the core principles of reducing side effects through a combination of topical estrogen and natural progesterone (Utrogestan), which has a structure similar to the body; the differences in blood clot risk between oral and topical estrogens; and combination therapy methods for patients with a uterus, all supported by research evidence. I also cover the perspective of Korean medicine treatments for menopause that can be used in conjunction with hormone therapy when hormone medication is unsuitable or symptoms persist. ❓ Key Questions Answered in This Video Q1. I am worried about the side effects of menopausal hormone medication; can I use it safely? → It is known that combining topical estrogen with natural progesterone instead of oral medication lowers the risk of blood clots and breast cancer. Additionally, if hormone therapy is not suitable, it is possible to manage symptoms through traditional Korean medicine treatments for menopause. (Detailed principles start at 0:54) Q2. What is the difference between oral estrogen and topical estrogen? → Oral estrogen passes through the liver and carries a relatively high risk of blood clots, whereas topical methods, which are absorbed through the skin, are reported to have a lower risk. (Start at 1:31) Q3. Is it necessary to use progesterone together if I have a uterus? → Since using estrogen alone can stimulate the endometrium, combining it with progesterone is often recommended when a uterus is present. (From 4:16) 🕒 Timeline [00:00] Menopausal Hormone Therapy: How to Receive It Safely Without Worrying About Side Effects [00:22] Estrogen and Progesterone: Structure of the Core Ingredients of Hormones [00:54] The Key Principle for Drastically Reducing Side Effects (Topical Estrogen + Body-like Progesterone) [01:31] Oral Estrogen vs. Topical Estrogen (Comparison of Blood Clot Risk and Prescription Types) [02:20] Topical Estrogen Effective for Vaginal Dryness and Frequent Cystitis [02:43] 💡 [Self-Diagnosis] 5 Types That Particularly Need Topical Hormones [03:15] Research Results on Natural Progesterone (Utrogestan) and Breast Cancer Risk [04:16] Essential If You Have a Uterus! Combined Use of Estrogen and Progesterone [05:10] Essential Checklist Before Visiting the OB/GYN (Tips for Prescription Inquiries) [05:43] Contraindications for Hormone Therapy and Other Causes of Menopausal Symptoms [06:23] 3-Line Summary on How to Safely Use Menopausal Hormones 🎬 Recommended Videos Related to Eeum Women's Korean Medicine Clinic ▶ 4 Real Causes of Menopause in Women (Skin, Hormones, Belly Fat, Cystitis)    • 여성 갱년기 진짜 원인 4가지 (피부, 호르몬제, 뱃살, 방광염)   ▶ Menopausal Women: Why Dryness Covers the Whole Body and How to Solve It    • 갱년기 여성, 건조함이 온몸을 덮는 이유와 해결 방법   ▶ Written and Provided by: Kim Woo-sung, Doctor of Korean Medicine (Chief Director of Eeum Women's Korean Medicine Clinic) 23 Years of Clinical Practice in Korean Medicine, Over 40,000 Cumulative Treatments Treating Women's Diseases Since 2003 Treating HPV-Related Diseases Since 2013 Dongguk University Invited Lecture at a College of Korean Medicine 23 Years of Clinical Practice in Korean Gynecology (Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Chronic Vaginitis, HPV, Cervical Dysplasia, PCOS, FHA, Integrated Management of Menopause) ▶ More Detailed Clinic Information: https://iumclinic.co.kr ▶ About the Director: https://iumclinic.co.kr/page/about-di... ▶ Official YouTube Channel:    / @iumclinic   ▶ Director's Blog: https://blog.naver.com/bandal2580 ▶ Appointments & Inquiries: 02-537-0969 ▶ Location: 4F, ​​My Building, 9 Seocho-daero 51-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (In front of Seocho Station Exit 6) ▶ Telemedicine Available for International Patients (Koreans residing overseas in Australia, the US, Japan, Canada, etc.) ▶ Menopause from a Korean Medicine Perspective In Korean medicine, menopausal symptoms It is viewed as a manifestation of 'Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency' and 'Heart-Kidney Disharmony.' We understand that the decrease in ovarian estrogen secretion is not merely a problem of a single organ, but rather manifests as an integrated deficiency of Yin fluids across the liver, kidneys, and heart. While hormone replacement therapy discussed in this video is an approach that supplements deficient estrogen from external sources, Korean traditional medicine treatment for menopause is an approach that helps the body restore its own balance by replenishing Yin fluids and supplementing Kidney Essence. Based on 23 years of clinical exp...