Patient's question:
I'm very afraid of cold, with cold pain in my limbs. Actually, it's not that cold, but I'm too sensitive to coolness. It's not as severe when standing, but after sitting for half an hour, I feel completely cold, and the pain is intense. My neck and waist also hurt when they get cold. I have mild knee arthritis, which the doctor says is due to degenerative joint disease. My menstrual cycle is irregular, with menstrual cramps, dark menstrual blood, small blood clots, and varying flow amounts.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Considering endocrine diseases, they not only manifest in conditions like melasma on the face, breast lumps, and uterine fibroids that are more common in women, but they can also cause immune system disorders, osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions. The root cause of these diseases lies in endocrine imbalance, and treatment should begin with balancing the endocrine system. Whether supplementing estrogen can timely and effectively regulate endocrine disorders depends on the evidence from medical examinations and whether hormone secretion levels are abnormal. Young women experiencing these conditions should first undergo endocrine testing at a hospital, preferably on the third day of their menstrual cycle. If hormone levels are abnormal, hormone replacement therapy can be administered under the guidance of a doctor.