Patient's question:
My diet has always been quite monotonous since I was young. I don't like meat, and I usually wear very thin clothes. When I arrived at the office this morning, many colleagues said my face was pale and my lips were especially white. I also noticed that my period has been irregular for the past month. I'm concerned about anemia, with pale face and lips, and irregular menstruation. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Your situation suggests that you should promptly get a blood test at the gynecology department to check for anemia. Based on your description, it appears to be menstrual irregularity within a month, which may not be related to your pale complexion or pale lips. If you feel that your menstrual flow is particularly heavy and irregular, then it is indeed menstrual irregularity. In that case, it is recommended to get a test for the six major sex hormones and undergo a color Doppler ultrasound to check for uterine fibroids. This will help clarify the cause and allow for targeted treatment.