Patient's question:
I had an abortion procedure at the end of 2009. Before the surgery, my menstrual cycle was usually around 5 days long. After the surgery, my period lasted only 3 days and has continued until now. I haven't had a thorough medical check-up at the hospital.What kind of help I need: Hello, what could be the reason for this? Is it normal? How should I address it?
Doctor's answer:
Menstrual volume is insufficient, with both deficiency and excess patterns. In deficiency cases, it is primarily due to congenital kidney qi deficiency or excessive sexual activity and childbirth that damages the kidneys. Insufficient kidney qi leads to inadequate replenishment of essence and blood, resulting in a deficiency of the (Chong Ren) channels and an empty blood sea, causing reduced menstrual flow. There are also cases where blood and qi sources are insufficient or excessive blood loss from severe illness leads to an empty blood sea and a lack of menstrual blood, causing reduced flow. In excess cases, it may be due to blood stasis, phlegm-dampness, or external pathogens obstructing the uterine and ligamentous pathways, impairing blood circulation and reducing menstrual volume. You can try oral Regulation Pills (), taking 10 pills each time, three times daily, or Motherwort Pills (), taking 1 pill each time, two times daily. For those with frequent constipation, drinking 1-2 cups of cool water 20 minutes before breakfast can stimulate the digestive tract and induce the urge to defecate. Additionally, maintain a regular diet.