Patient's question:
I have uterine fibroids, and my period comes four days earlier each month. This month, it didn't come early, and after it arrived, the first five days were normal, then it came on the third and fourth days with blood clots. On the sixth day, it ended with a little bit of red, then for the next two or three days, there was a little bit of blood streaks. After a few more days, it turned into yellow, translucent discharge, which was more abundant. On the 14th day of this month, there was a little bit of red again. For these past few months, I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine, and on the afternoon of the third day, it stopped. During this time, I sometimes feel a bit of pain in my uterus. A month ago, when the pain was severe, I had a check-up and was told it was pelvic inflammation and endometritis. How should I treat it?Doctor's answer:
Large intramural leiomyomas or submucosal leiomyomas can affect menstruation, often leading to prolonged cycles, extended periods, continuously increasing menstrual flow, and even causing anemia. Lower abdominal pain may be caused by pelvic inflammation and can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine for gynecological inflammation. Uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent tumors, and drug treatment is often ineffective. Menstrual leakage may also be related to the use of blood-activating and stasis-resolving traditional Chinese medicine. Discontinue use and monitor closely. If the leakage persists in the next cycle, consider a hysteroscopy to remove the fibroids close to the mucosa if necessary.