Patient's question:
All symptoms: Dysmenorrhea, severe pain on the first day of menstruation, with dark red blood clots.Onset time and cause: After checking at the hospital, ultrasound revealed an enlarged left ovary and 19mm of pelvic effusion.
Treatment: The doctor prescribed Tiao Jing Yi Ling tablets, metronidazole chlorhexidine solution (concentrated), and cephalexin.
Help needed: I would like to ask the doctors, can these medications be used during menstruation?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, your menstrual flow is light and delayed. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is generally considered a sign of insufficient qi and blood. Typically, medication for regulating the menstrual cycle should be taken about one week before the period and continued until it ends. In the next cycle, you should follow the same regimen.Based on your situation, since your period has already started, I recommend you stop taking the medication for now. I believe your condition may be due to insufficient qi and blood. Medication for regulating the menstrual cycle may contain herbs that tonify qi and blood, which could make your flow heavier and harder to stop. Therefore, it's advisable not to take it during your period. You can resume taking it again about one week before your next period.