Patient's question:
Hello everyone, I have a question to ask. Since my first menstrual period, my cycle has never been regular. It usually delays by 10 days, 20 days, or sometimes even two months apart. I got married last year and plan to get pregnant next year. Is irregular menstruation not good for pregnancy? Should I see a doctor before trying to conceive? What precautions should I take? If I do get pregnant, how should I calculate the due date? Thank you everyone!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Menstrual irregularities should be noted in daily life:1. Maintain a pleasant mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, which are all normal and should not cause excessive anxiety.
2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infections. Keep the external genital area clean. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Pay attention to warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change it frequently, and dry the underwear in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like garlic, scallions, chives, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and lamb, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.
Menstrual irregularities will not affect fertility as long as ovulation occurs.