Patient's question:
Hello! I had my period on November 1st, and on November 28th, I noticed brown discharge. On December 1st, I went to the hospital for a hCG test, and the result was 163.83 mIU/ml. The doctor said the low measurement might lead to a miscarriage. On December 8th, I started bleeding, similar in amount to my period, and there was no abdominal pain. I had another hCG test, and the result was 58.63 mIU/ml. The diagnosis was inevitable miscarriage, and an ultrasound was performed. The ultrasound results showed that the uterus was normal. The doctor asked me to wait until the bleeding stopped before further testing. On December 16th, the bleeding stopped, and I had another hCG test, with a result of 181.16 mIU/m.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your condition, it can be considered as qi stagnation and blood stasis. The continuous small amount of brownish discharge during menstruation is often related to ovulatory menstrual disorders, the insertion of an intrauterine device, gynecological inflammation, etc. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed to be mostly related to blood stasis, often accompanied by symptoms of qi stagnation and blood stasis. Treatment can involve promoting blood circulation to resolve stasis and regulating qi to unblock meridians. Avoiding cold foods and drinks, you can take some medications such as Yuemei Shu Chongji, Shixiao San, Danggui Imprint Tablets, Gufu Desheng Pills, and Tiaojing Buxue Pills. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Abstinence from sexual intercourse during menstruation is absolutely necessary. Pay attention to warmth to avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overexertion. Do not eat cold, sour, spicy, or other irritating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to keep bowels regular and avoid foods that stimulate fire, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. You can consume foods like milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and lamb, but avoid cold fruits and vegetables.