Patient's question:
Hello,I am unmarried. In the past year, my menstrual cycle has been consistently early. Lately, it has been coming 7-8 days earlier. By the morning of the fourth day, it's almost gone, with very little flow, but by the afternoon, the amount suddenly increases. This pattern repeats on the fourth and fifth days. It's clearly almost over in the morning, yet it suddenly increases in the afternoon, which I find very strange. Please help me answer my question.
Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your condition, menstrual disorders are characterized by abnormal menstrual cycles or bleeding volume, or by abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before or during menstruation. The causes may be due to organic lesions or functional disorders. Blood diseases, hypertension, liver disease, endocrine diseases, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, reproductive tract infections, tumors (such as ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids), and other conditions can all cause menstrual disorders.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that "menstrual water originates from the kidneys," indicating that menstrual disorders are related to kidney function and also involve the spleen, liver, Qi and blood, Chong meridian, Ren meridian, and uterus. There are mainly two types:
1. Deficiency syndromes, described as "pain due to lack of nourishment," which result from Qi and blood deficiency or kidney and liver deficiency. People with this condition should focus on tonifying and nourishing Qi and blood or replenishing the kidneys and liver.
2. Excess syndromes, described as "pain due to blockage," which occur when Qi and blood flow is obstructed. These individuals should use methods to remove blood stasis and relieve pain.
Modern people often lack exercise, making them more prone to excess syndromes. Herbal formulas such as Xiao Yao Tiao Jing Piao (Free and Easy Wanderer Menstrual Regulation Patch) and [Yue Yi Tang] can be used to regulate menstrual disorders.