PCOS - Liver Depression Transforming into Fire Pattern
PCOS · Liver Depression Transforming into Fire Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Liver Depression Transforming into Fire is a common pattern in PCOS, characterized by elevated LH/FSH ratio, ovarian androgen excess, irritability, acne, hirsutism, and emotional symptoms. The core pathogenesis is chronic stress causing Liver Qi stagnation transforming into Fire, leading to elevated LH/FSH ratio, ovarian androgen excess, and hyperandrogenism.
PMS - Liver Depression Transforming into Fire Pattern
PMS · Liver Depression Transforming into Fire Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Liver Depression Transforming into Fire is a common pattern in PMS, characterized by luteal phase neurotransmitter fluctuation, irritability, headache, insomnia, acne, and premenstrual migraine. The core pathogenesis is Liver-Qi stagnation transforming into Fire, leading to neurotransmitter imbalance, elevated prolactin, and emotional and physical symptoms.