Patient's question:
I had a gynecological laparoscopic surgery on February 20th, and the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes were self-ligated. After the surgery, I got infected and was hospitalized from March 19th to March 26th. The doctor diagnosed me with pelvic inflammatory disease and prescribed 7 days of traditional Chinese medicine. I then took another week of traditional Chinese medicine. Now that I have my period, can I still take it? Can I still take pelvic inflammatory medicine during my period?Doctor's answer:
Chinese herbal medicines for treating inflammation are mostly based on herbs that clear heat, cool blood, and expel toxins. As long as the formula doesn't contain herbs that break blood or move qi, there is no problem. From your prescription, this formula also has the function of regulating menstruation, so it can be taken during the menstrual period. Patients face the harm of pelvic inflammation, and we should actively adopt treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If pelvic inflammation is not cured after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.