Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Is a long menstrual period a disease? How is it treated? Generally, the menstrual period lasts for half a month to subside.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Menstrual cycle length refers to a condition where the cycle is generally normal, but the duration of menstruation extends beyond 7 days, also known as continuous menstruation. It is divided into the following types:Blood Stasis Type:
- General Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, menstruation lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, dark-colored blood with clots, a tongue with petechiae, and a wiry, (sluggish) pulse.
- Treatment Method: Promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and stop bleeding.
- Medication: Taohong Siwu Decoction plus Shixiao Powder and Leonurus cardiaca.
Yin Deficiency with Blood Heat:
- General Symptoms: Dry throat and mouth, night sweats, heat in the palms and soles, menstruation lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, bright red and viscous blood, a red tongue with little moisture, and a thin, rapid pulse.
- Treatment Method: Nourish yin, clear heat, and stop bleeding.
- Medication: Liangdi Decoction combined with Erzhi Pills, plus Rubia cordifolia, Leonurus cardiaca, and Rehmannia glutinosa.
However, Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best for you to consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery.