Patient's question:
Postpartum for two and a half months, lochia has been intermittent until now, occasionally with mild lower abdominal pain. Currently, there is still some lower back and leg pain. Several months before delivery, it started and has persisted until now. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for half a month, it improved. There was one instance of sexual intercourse three days ago, and a gynecological examination was performed at the hospital. White discharge tests showed 2+ white blood cells under the microscope. Ultrasound of the uterus and adnexa was normal. Still breastfeeding. In 2008, there was one instance of medication-induced abortion, after which the white discharge has been poor, sometimes itchy, but no visit to the hospital was made. The menstrual flow is less than before medication-induced abortion. Then pregnancy occurred, and prenatal check-ups have been normal. Previous treatment and effectiveness: TCM diagnosed pelvic inflammatory disease and prescribed Kangfu Xiaoyan (Kangfu Anti-inflammatory) and Fuyan Kang tablets. In addition to taking traditional Chinese medicine, I want to know if chronic pelvic inflammatory disease can be completely cured in this case. Is it pelvic inflammatory disease? How long does TCM treatment take?Doctor's answer:
Currently, most women can manage to avoid sexual intercourse during their menstrual period. However, due to the increasing work pressure on modern professional women, they are unable to get sufficient rest during their period and must work as hard as men. Over time, this can lead to pelvic congestion and a weakened immune system, potentially resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is a condition that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is particularly effective in treating, while Western medicine offers limited solutions. It is recommended to use the Chinese herbal medicine Gynecological Qianjin Tablets/Capsules, which have anti-inflammatory effects and can also help lower the body's immune response. Pay attention to the medication course. Generally, 3–4 courses are recommended for most cases, while those with milder conditions may need only 2–3 courses, with each course lasting 14 days.