Patient's question:
In the past six months, there have always been large blood clots in my menstrual period. What's going on, and what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your condition, it may be considered as blood stasis. You can take some medications such as Yuexishu Chongji, Shixiao San, Danggui Imqao Pian, Fuke Desheng Wan, and Tiangong Buxue Wan for regulation.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, which are all normal and do not require excessive concern.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Maintain warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change them frequently, and ensure they are dried in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.