Patient's question:
I used to have quite regular menstruation every month, with the dates coming almost the same each month, and it lasted for about four or five days. But in the past few months, every month has been characterized by reduced menstrual flow and abdominal pain, with the period lasting only two or three days. The amount of blood each day is also particularly low. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual volume is low with abdominal pain, indicating that the menstrual flow is not smooth. You can drink some motherwort during menstruation, pay attention to preventing cold and resting, exercise regularly, and moxibustion on the abdomen. Avoid cold drinks. If the menstrual cycle cannot be stabilized, you can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for conditioning. Alternatively, you can have a detailed check of the six sex hormones during the menstrual period to understand the endocrine status. Finally, patients should develop good daily habits and maintain a regular sleep schedule.