Patient's question:
I had a small operation after which my menstrual flow became particularly heavy, and even a few days before my period, there was some leakage. Could this be a problem with the uterus? Could it lead to infertility? How can I restore normalcy? What should I do? How should I treat the issue of having a light menstrual flow?Doctor's answer:
1. Women's work stress and irregular lifestyle can lead to disharmony of qi and blood - endocrine disorders. Irregular menstruation is believed by Western medicine to be caused by endocrine disorders.2. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and treatment can be divided into deficiency and excess patterns. Most irregular menstruation is caused by deficiency patterns, which manifest as irregular periods, low blood volume, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, hot flashes, and excessive sweating. These are all typical signs of cold congelation and qi stagnation. In daily life, they often pale complexion or fear of cold during periods, preference for warmth, limb coldness, and poor digestion.