Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 A 46 year old menopausal woman presents Liver Qi Stagnation with Liver Blood Deficiency as primary patterns. She is suffering from night sweats, is overweight with fibrocystic breast lumps. Pulse is 60 bpm. Hormone therapy is not helping. She is not cold or tired. Question: Can night sweats be caused by Damp-Heat and if so how does this manifest? She does not present signs of Yin Deficiency, yet the sweating is at night (Yin time). She gets hot flashes during the day at times but doesn't sweat much if at all during the day. She has a strong constitution but diet could stand improvement. I am currently at a place in my studies where I need to start evaluating people. I'm considering Xiao Yao Wan for her along with diet modification, but am concerned that the formula may be too drying .... considering that menopausal night sweats are most often associated with Yin Deficiency. Tongue is normal in color. Thanks for any input .... I'd rather not send her to the moon with an inappropriate formula! Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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