Patient's question:
A woman is 56 years old this year. I have also been treating this disease and taking medication, but there has been no improvement. I am very frustrated. I have tried many methods, but nothing has worked. Can you please tell me how Traditional Chinese Medicine treats menstrual pain?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has excellent efficacy in treating menstrual pain. In TCM treatment, the principle is to address the root cause in acute cases and focus on gradual improvement in chronic cases. When menstrual pain recurs, we often use methods such as warming the meridians, dispelling cold, resolving blood stasis, and applying topical medications. Of course, the emphasis is on readjustment and relief during the remission period, which involves strengthening the body's constitution on a daily basis. Through TCM's pattern differentiation, we replenish the spleen, kidneys, warm the meridians, and warm the yang to promote the smooth flow of qi and blood, thereby alleviating menstrual pain. Various TCM treatments can be employed, including acupuncture, topical applications, and foot baths, all of which can help relieve menstrual pain and stabilize the body's constitution.