Patient's question:
I started experiencing irregular menstruation when I was 18. After three months of amenorrhea, I went to see a doctor. An ultrasound revealed that my uterus was abnormally small. I took medication for several months. My period would come when I was on medication, but it would stop when I stopped taking it. Later, due to academic reasons, I didn't pay much attention to it.At the age of 21, after consuming a protein powder for a month, my period arrived. I continued to take it for a year, and my menstruation became regular every month. However, after stopping, it returned to being irregular, and I experienced amenorrhea for six months. When I went to the hospital, they said my uterus was abnormally small. In the six hormone tests, one was slightly low, but the doctor said it was nothing and didn't treat it.
After taking traditional Chinese medicine for over a month, my period arrived. But after stopping, it didn't come back. I then took Western medicine for a month, including embryonic capsules, Angelica sinensis blood-activating pills, and conjugated estrogene tablets, as well as progesterone capsules. My period did come, but the flow was very minimal—only a little bit each day, lasting for four days.
Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to empty cold menorrhea or delayed menstruation caused by empty cold. Insufficient nourishment due to blood deficiency, deficiency of Qi and blood in Chong and Ren meridians, and emptiness of the blood sea after menstruation, combined with Qi deficiency and blood stagnation, can lead to menorrhea. The prescription includes Angelica sinensis, white peony root, and prepared rehmannia to nourish blood and regulate menstruation; safflower, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Curcuma zedoaria, and Cyperus rotundus to activate blood circulation... It is recommended to use modified Weng Jing Decoction for treatment. The occurrence of menstrual disorders not only affects women's health but can also lead to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to undergo a gynecological examination at a hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Pay attention to dietary regulation in daily life, consuming light and easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy, stimulating, and cold foods.