Patient's question:
I have always had the problem of dysmenorrhea. It usually starts a day or two before my period, especially on the first day. Sometimes the pain is so severe that I don't want to do anything, even lie still. The pain gradually eases in the following days. Once my period is over, I feel completely exhausted. I used to think this was normal, but recently I heard that endometriosis can cause dysmenorrhea, and I'm very worried.What kind of assistance is needed: How should endometriosis be checked carefully?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if your menstrual cramps are getting worse, it may be a sign of endometriosis. Endometriosis can be confirmed through a careful ultrasound examination. It is recommended that you pay attention to preventing cold exposure and avoid extremely cold and spicy irritating foods. If it is confirmed that you have endometriosis, medication can be taken to suppress your symptoms. For treatment, it is better to seek treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Based on blood stasis syndrome differentiation and treatment, you can take modified Taohong Siwu Decoction, Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction, and Shaofu Zhuyu Decoction for 2-3 months, which can lead to self-healing.