Patient's question:
I currently have irregular menstruation. A few days after my period ends, there is a small amount of yellowish-black discharge with blood color. Some doctors say this phenomenon is called ovulatory bleeding, while traditional Chinese medicine refers to it as "intermenstrual bleeding." After describing my situation on this website, a doctor provided the following Western medicine treatment plan: ethinylestradiol 0.25–0.5 mg per day, starting 3 days before ovulation and stopping 2–3 days after the bleeding stops. Could you please tell me how many courses of treatment are needed for this method?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to undergo a checkup for the six major hormones and an ultrasound examination to clarify the diagnosis, and follow the doctor's advice for menstrual regulation. The occurrence of menstrual disorders not only affects the patient's body but also leads to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to go to the gynecology department of the hospital for an ultrasound examination. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Pay attention to dietary regulation in daily life, consuming light and easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy, stimulating, and cold foods.