Patient's question:
A 15-year-old child has leukorrhea, which has persisted for over a month. They have seen several doctors, but none of the medications have been effective. One doctor prescribed Ejiao (), and as a result, the child's menstrual periods have become heavier. However, the doctor advised them to continue taking it.Doctor's answer:
Your child's current condition is referred to as "" in Traditional Chinese Medicine and "pubertal dysfunctional uterine bleeding" in Western Medicine. The fundamental cause is the immaturity of ovarian function. Taking Ejiao (a traditional Chinese medicine) due to menopause cannot solve the problem. Currently, the bleeding duration is quite long. The first step is to apply medication, which should be based on the treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, using high-dose estrogen medication. Additionally, the prolonged bleeding may lead to anemia. It is recommended to have your child's blood tested at the hospital. If there is significant anemia, it is necessary to supplement qi.