Patient's question:
Irregular menstruation, I had an abortion last year, and after that, my periods occasionally became normal. February was from the 7th to the 12th; March started on the 10th, but I forgot when it ended; May was from the 9th to the 14th; May was from the 2nd to the 3rd of June, followed by July 4th to 10th, August 3rd to 8th, October 5th to 12th, last month was from the 5th to the 10th, and December had none. I usually dislike eating foods that are quite taxing, and after the abortion, I didn’t take proper medication. I also didn’t nourish myself properly after each period. Now I want to (tiao liang - regulate), should I get a thorough check-up of my sex hormone levels? Is it better to see a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor or a gynecologist at the maternal and child health hospital? If I go to the maternal and child health hospital, can they prescribe traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, a menstrual cycle duration of no more than seven days before and after is within the normal range. You can go to the hospital for a thorough check-up of your hormone levels. It is recommended that you relax your mind and eat less spicy and irritating foods. You can go to a regular hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound examination, and then find a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to help you regulate your health. Gynecological diseases are a type of easily occurring gynecological condition. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is advised that patients pay close attention to the hygiene of the private parts, with a light diet as the foundation.