Patient's question:
I have been under a lot of work and life pressure recently, which has led to irregular menstruation. The amount of blood flow has been continuously increasing, and the duration of my periods has also become longer. Additionally, my vaginal discharge has become more abundant. This has severely affected my work and life, causing me great distress and worry. I am concerned that it might be due to uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. They often cause no symptoms, but in rare cases, they may manifest as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and symptom control. If a pedicle inversion or other conditions occur again, it may cause pain, with multiple uterine fibroids being more common. Traditional Chinese Medicine classifies them into the following syndromes based on clinical diagnostic symptoms:1. Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome: In mild cases, menstruation is normal; in severe cases, menstrual bleeding is excessive or prolonged, accompanied by breast tenderness, abdominal distension or dull pain, a sensation of rectal prolapse, dark red tongue with purple spots on the edges, and a deep, wiry or thready pulse.