Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old. After giving birth, her menstrual cycle has always been irregular—either the timing is off or the amount and color of her period are abnormal. Please ask: How should irregular menstruation be treated appropriately?Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation, also known as menstrual dysfunction, is a common gynecological condition. It is characterized by abnormal menstrual cycles or bleeding amounts, or by abdominal pain and systemic symptoms during the menstrual period or before it. The causes may be organic inflammation or functional disorders: abnormal emotions, prolonged mental stress, suppressed anger, or significant psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual dysfunction or dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is formed after the hormones secreted by the ovaries stimulate the endometrium, and the secretion of hormones by the ovaries is controlled by hormones released by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Therefore, any abnormality in the function of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus can affect menstruation. It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination and treatment based on the specific symptoms. The recurrence of gynecological conditions severely harms women's health, so it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods.