Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I used to have very regular periods, but this time they came about 10 days early. The first two days were coffee-colored and I could use pads. On the third day, it turned red and I needed sanitary towels. The fourth and fifth days were coffee-colored again, and I could use pads, just like a normal period. I also had lower back pain, which started two days before and is now gradually improving. Is this very serious?Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation refers to various changes in the menstrual cycle caused by different reasons, including the early or delayed onset of menstruation, changes in the cycle, duration, and volume of menstruation. It is one of the most common symptoms of gynecological disorders. There are many causes of irregular menstruation, often serving as a signal of gynecological diseases. It is recommended to undergo timely examination and treatment!Patients with irregular menstruation can take the Chinese herbal medicine Yu Gong Pei Lin Wan. It is advisable to consume foods rich in phytoestrogens regularly, such as soybeans, lentils, grains, wheat, black rice, sunflower seeds, and onions. Drinking soy milk, red bean milk, and black bean milk daily is an exceptionally safe way to supplement phytoestrogens and should be maintained long-term.