Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle has been over 7 days since I started, but over the past year, it has been irregular, often lasting 10-15 days. Some suggest I see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, while others suggest I see a Western medicine doctor. However, I don't know which is better and what kind of help I should seek: I would like to ask how to treat it better.Doctor's answer:
According to the description, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a condition known as prolonged menstruation, where the menstrual cycle is generally normal, but the duration of menstruation is more than 7 days, or even lasting for half a month. This is usually caused by qi deficiency, (), and blood stasis. It is recommended to consult a TCM practitioner for diagnosis. Based on the specific condition, they can provide a differential diagnosis and treatment. The effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in regulating this condition is generally good, and it has no side effects. Pay attention to avoiding heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise during menstruation, maintaining good hygiene of the external genitalia, refraining from sexual activity during menstruation, and maintaining emotional balance to prevent excessive emotional fluctuations.