Patient's question:
Irregular menstruation, unwilling to come, the doctor prescribed a decoction for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which contains safflower. After taking it for a few days, it coincided with the menstrual period and started menstruating. However, it took 12 days to finally subside. There is still a lot of the decoction left. Can you focus on taking it?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is recommended not to take medications containing blood-activating and blood-stasis-resolving ingredients during the menstrual period. It is advisable to start taking them 3 days after the menstruation ends. During the menstrual period, avoid consuming too much spicy and stimulating food, as well as raw and cold food. Rest well and avoid heavy physical labor. Pay attention to hygiene and maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Gynecological diseases are a type of easily-occurring gynecological conditions. During medication, women should pay close attention to self-care, especially in terms of care. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during the treatment period and pay more attention to cleanliness. It is advised that patients pay close attention to the hygiene of the genital area, with a light diet as the foundation.