Patient's question:
My best friend has always had irregular periods, which have persisted for many months. She went to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who said it was due to endocrine imbalance and prescribed herbal medicine, but it hasn't shown any improvement. Over the past couple of days, she told me she's been feeling dizzy all the time. I accompanied her to see a doctor, who said she has mild anemia. Could this irregular period and anemia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Severe anemia caused by excessive menstrual bleeding requires a definitive diagnosis and dilation and curettage to completely eliminate endometrial inflammation, along with medication to correct the anemia. It is recommended to consider dilation and curettage to rule out endometrial inflammation. Carefully examine hormone levels to understand the endocrine status and provide symptomatic treatment. Irregular treatment can be considered to readjust the menstrual cycle, enhance nutrition, and correct the anemia. If the anemia continues to worsen, it is advised to promptly visit a hospital for a gynecological examination and follow medical advice under the guidance of a doctor.