Patient's question:
During menstruation, the flow is very light and lasts less than two days. It also delays by about 10 days each month, though there are no discomforts in the body—just the delay. (I have always experienced this delay, and previously it wasn’t a concern. It’s only recently that the flow has decreased, so I’ve started paying attention.) I sit at an office job and have little physical activity. It’s winter now, and I often feel cold. What kind of medicine should I take (preferably not traditional Chinese medicine)?I haven’t had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend before. Medical history and treatment effectiveness: A while ago, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, and the doctor said there was nothing wrong and suggested taking some tonics. They also prescribed some traditional Chinese medicine, but I didn’t drink it because I couldn’t stand the taste. This month, the flow is still light, lasting only two days, and it’s delayed by 9 days.
What kind of assistance would you like: In addition to drinking traditional Chinese medicine and paying attention to diet, what else should I be mindful of?
Doctor's answer:
Menstrual volume is low, and the period is delayed. There are generally two reasons for this: one is endocrine imbalance, and the other is qi and blood deficiency. You can first go to a hospital for a thorough examination to check for any organ inflammation. You can also do a six-hormone test on the third day of your period to see how your hormone secretion is normal. If all the test results are normal, then you can take some qi and blood-boosting medicine.