Patient's question:
Recently, I've always felt discomfort in my lower abdomen, especially when my period comes, it hurts terribly. Moreover, my period is also very irregular, not only is it untimely, but the amount and color are also wrong. Please ask: How should I treat and cure irregular menstruation?Doctor's answer:
To accurately determine the cause, physicians can conduct appropriate examinations based on the patient's condition. Common examination methods include the following:(1) Detailed medical history inquiry to identify possible causes, with patients striving to provide accurate information.
(2) Comprehensive physical examination to assess for any severe systemic diseases.
(3) Pelvic examination to preliminarily evaluate whether there are any abnormalities, tumors, or inflammation in the reproductive organs.
(4) Laboratory tests:
① B examination: Reflects the condition of the uterus, ovaries, and pelvic area.
② Cytology examination: Assesses ovarian function and rules out malignant inflammation.
③ Biopsy: Confirms the nature of inflammation and is often used for tumor diagnosis.
④ Endocrine testing: Currently, it is possible to measure pituitary gonadotropins, prolactin, and hormones excreted by the ovaries, thyroid, and adrenal cortex.