Patient's question:
I have had secondary amenorrhea for five years and have been treated at Shanghai Hong Kong Hospital. Every time I take Western medicine, my period comes normally, but when I stop, it doesn’t. What should I do?First follow-up question: I told the doctor, and she said I’m under too much stress, but I don’t feel like I’m stressed at all. However, it hasn’t improved in five years, and I’ve started to lose confidence in myself. I’m still being treated at Shanghai Hong Kong Hospital, seeing an endocrinology specialist. Do you think that’s the right approach?
Chinese medicine hasn’t worked for me at all. I took Uji Baifeng Pill for over a year, but now I’m taking Western medicine (progestogen, HMG, CC, etc.) and am afraid of the side effects.
Doctor's answer:
There are two types of amenorrhea causes:1. Endocrine disorders caused by factors such as mental stress, medication, dieting, and irregular lifestyle can lead to menstrual irregularities, known as menstrual disorders.
2. Organic lesions, such as local inflammation of the reproductive organs. If you do not have symptoms like abdominal pain or abnormal leukorrhea, it is unlikely to be an organic lesion. Taking Chinese medicine for regulation is sufficient, as it is very effective for amenorrhea caused by endocrine disorders, qi and blood imbalance, or qi and blood deficiency. At the same time, it is important to relax, reduce stress, ensure adequate sleep, and engage in appropriate outdoor activities.