Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling discomfort in my lower abdomen, especially when Aunt Flo comes, it's excruciatingly painful. Plus, Aunt Flo is also very irregular—she's not on time, and the amount and color are off too. I'm wondering: is it a big problem if I have menstrual pain with low flow and prolonged duration?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it's best to have a gynecological examination and then undergo a color Doppler ultrasound of the uterine appendages to rule out any abnormalities in the uterus and appendages. If you have menstrual pain, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner can provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment based on observation, auscultation, inquiry, and your constitution. Traditional Chinese medicine can sometimes be quite effective. During your period, you can soak your feet in hot water with motherwort, mugwort, and safflower. It's best to avoid cold exposure to your waist and abdomen and always maintain cleanliness and dryness in the external genital area to prevent downward transmission. Gynecological diseases are prone to occur, and during medication, women should pay close attention to their self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to the hygiene of the external genital area, with a light diet as the foundation. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!