Patient's question:
Recently, my menstrual flow has decreased for the past three months. Test results: A slight inflammation has been found in the gynecological examination. Past treatment and effectiveness: Last month, I took a course of Qixue He capsules and five sets of traditional Chinese medicine, but the results were not very significant. What kind of help do you want: Hello, what could be the reason? I had two D&Cs before last year. I don't know if it's related to this?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that this condition is divided into four types: blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, blood stasis, and phlegm-dampness. Generally, blood deficiency manifests as a small menstrual flow or spotting that stops quickly, with a sensation of emptiness and heaviness in the lower abdomen. Kidney deficiency is characterized by a reduced menstrual flow with pale color, lower back and knee soreness, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, and frequent urination. Blood stasis type presents with a small menstrual flow with purple color and small blood clots, lower abdominal pain that is tender to touch, and relief after the blood clots are expelled. Phlegm-dampness type shows a reduced menstrual flow with pale red color, viscous and mucus-like texture, and obesity. You need to identify the specific cause to treat it accordingly. In this case, especially if you also have gynecological inflammation, treatment will require a relatively longer duration and requires your cooperation. It is recommended that you visit a TCM doctor at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital for an examination. Regular follow-up tests are necessary.