Patient's question:
Over the past half month, my menstrual period has been abnormal in color, with slightly coffee-colored discharge, not the normal blood-like appearance, and it subsided after a day or two. From the discharge, it can be seen that the color is slightly off, basically resembling a state of menopause. For the current condition, how should I treat it? Should I take some medicine to regulate the endocrine or use traditional Chinese medicine for adjustment? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
According to the medical history, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is still not cured. Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can lead to clinical manifestations such as menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, infertility, obesity, hirsutism, and acne. The commonly used medication for treating polycystic ovary syndrome is ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate tablets (35 mcg). It is recommended to undergo a six-panel sex hormone test. If the results show LH/FSH greater than 2, ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate tablets (35 mcg) should be taken to regulate the endocrine system. Chinese herbal medicine can also be used in conjunction with this treatment. The condition is considered cured only when the sex hormones return to normal.