Patient's question:
Since getting married, my mother-in-law has taken extra care of my health. She hopes I can regulate my body well and then give birth to a healthy child. She bought some Ejiao (Chinese donkey-hide gelatin) for me at the pharmacy. I took a little of it a couple of days ago, but I noticed some minor skin irritation in my vagina. What could be the reason for vaginal bleeding after consuming Ejiao?Doctor's answer:
Ejiao is a medicinal herb that nourishes yin and replenishes qi. Taking Ejiao orally does not cause vaginal bleeding. If vaginal bleeding is observed after taking Ejiao, it should only be considered an incidental phenomenon. The cause of the bleeding may be a very small amount of skin breakdown before menstruation, ovulation bleeding, or abnormal bleeding due to conditions such as endometrial polyps or submucosal uterine fibroids. It is necessary to consider the patient's menstrual cycle and, if necessary, perform appropriate auxiliary examinations to confirm the diagnosis. For patients, if the gynecological condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and proper medication should be administered, otherwise the gynecological condition may recur. Additionally, patients should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.