Patient's question:
I haven't had a regular menstrual cycle since I first started getting my period in middle school until now. I've been treating it with traditional Chinese medicine, but it hasn't helped much. The doctor previously said it was because I was still young and it would stabilize when I got older. Recently, I've noticed that my menstrual flow is light and has dark blood clots. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
During the menstrual period, women not only experience a decrease in menstrual flow but also have black blood clots again, which is likely a symptom caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. It is recommended that women pay attention to preventing cold during their period, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and can drink brown sugar water to alleviate discomfort during menstruation. Patients should also maintain a pleasant mood during their period, maintain regular sleep schedules, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the external genital area.