Patient's question:
Doctor: Hello! I've noticed my menstruation has been abnormal in the past two months. Last month, my period was delayed by 6 days, and it wasn't red but rather yellowish and slightly dark. This color lasted for 4 days before it turned red. This month, it's the opposite—first red, then yellowish and slightly dark again. Could you please explain what's happening? Is there a solution?Thank you, Doctor.
Xiangxiang's first follow-up question: It's not like this every month; it's only been like this in the past two months. And before, it was always normal.
Doctor's answer:
1. Maintain a positive mood, avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, lower back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during their menstrual period, which are all normal and there is no need to be overly anxious.2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infections. Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. Wash and change underwear frequently, and ensure the washed underwear is dried in the sun.
4. Avoid consuming raw, cold, sour, spicy, or other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Individuals with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before their menstrual period and avoid stimulating foods that promote heat, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with poor blood and qi should increase their nutritional intake regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and lamb, while avoiding raw, cold fruits.