Patient's question:
Today, Mom took me to visit my aunt. My aunt looked unwell. Mom asked her what was wrong, and my aunt said she had been experiencing stomach pain during her period recently. Her menstrual flow was either too little or consisted of black, viscous material, sometimes even black blood clots. These past few days, the stomach pain has been so severe that she couldn't sleep.How should one treat irregular periods, menstrual cramps, and black, viscous menstrual blood?
Doctor's answer:
During the menstrual period, abdominal pain, less menstrual flow, black discharge, and black blood clots may be caused by uterine cold. First, undergo a six-hormone test and a gynecological ultrasound to carefully examine the reasons for the reduced menstrual flow and menstrual irregularities. Pay attention to preventing cold exposure and avoid spicy, stimulating, and cold foods. Carefully observe whether the pain symptoms can be relieved. If the endometrium is thin, estrogen may be needed to thicken the endometrium, followed by progesterone to promote the shedding of the endometrium during menstruation.