Patient's question:
Problem Description: I read about the symptoms of gynecological cold on the internet, and I think I have some of them. How can I be specifically checked and diagnosed? Is it necessary to have blood tests to reach a conclusion? Is it better to see a Western medicine doctor or a traditional Chinese medicine doctor? What medications can be used to treat it? Thank you for your guidance!Doctor's answer:
"Menstrual cold refers to a condition in women caused by congenital constitution or wind-cold, leading to insufficient kidney yang, often manifesting as lower abdominal heaviness, distension, and pain that alleviate with warmth. Symptoms include excessive leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, deep and tight pulse, thin white tongue with abundant moisture, etc. Menstrual cold requires timely and meticulous regulation, otherwise it can easily lead to a series of gynecological diseases. Women with menstrual cold can consume fruits with a slightly warm nature (i.e., those that may cause internal heat). Examples include lychees, peaches, longans, cherries, coconuts, durians, apricots, etc.
Angelica sinensis (Danggui) is known for its properties: "the head invigorates blood, the body nourishes blood, the tail breaks blood, and the whole body promotes blood circulation." Therefore, it can play a role in promoting blood circulation. Angelica sinensis is highly effective in promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, regulating menstrual blood, and treating menstrual cold. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is often used to treat women's menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and menstrual cold.
It is recommended that you visit a hospital to consult a TCM practitioner for pulse diagnosis to determine the specific cause of your menstrual cold. This will allow for targeted treatment and early recovery.
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