Patient's question:
My aunt called me a few days ago and said she's been feeling bloated and abdominal pain recently, especially in the lower abdomen. Yesterday, she called again and said that during her period, there was bleeding that was thin and black. Since I haven't experienced this myself, I decided to consult for her. What could be the reason for irregular menstruation with thin, black blood?Doctor's answer:
If your cousin has irregular menstruation and also experiences pale and dark menstrual color, it may be caused by endocrine dysfunction and blood stasis. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a pulse diagnosis and, if necessary, take some Chinese herbal medicine for regulation. Additionally, pay attention to rest, avoid cold exposure, and refrain from consuming extremely cold and cold foods. Drinking more brown sugar water and eating more jujubes and longans can be beneficial.