Patient's question:
In the past half year, my menstrual cycle has been irregular every month. Sometimes it comes earlier, and sometimes it's delayed by a few days. Moreover, I have severe menstrual cramps, and I have to take medication every time I have my period. Once, I casually mentioned this to my best friend, and she said that if it continues like this, I should see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. I don't know if this is considered menstrual irregularity?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual pain is one type of menstrual disorder. It may be related to gynecological inflammation, uterine cold, or consuming cold foods and exposure to cold, which can all lead to menstrual pain discomfort. It is recommended to pay attention to preventing cold during the menstrual period. Warm (warm patches) or warm medications can be used to alleviate menstrual pain symptoms. If it is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to determine which gynecological disease is causing the menstrual pain and to treat the underlying cause.