Patient's question:
Doctor, I have been taking birth control pills for 3 years straight. I stopped taking them in March of this year, and my period has been delayed since then. The one on June 18th lasted until almost mid-July without stopping. The doctor said my endocrine system is out of balance and prescribed some anti-inflammatory medication, Sanqi Xueshangning, and ethinyl estradiol. I also received three days of progesterone injections. By the second day of taking the medication on July 17th, my period had stopped.In mid-August, it came again. It lasted for a week, which is still considered normal. This time in September, it lasted until October 4th and didn’t stop until October 15th. It has now been until December without a period. During this time, I noticed two instances of blood, but after observing for two days, it still didn’t come. I don’t know what to do and feel very worried.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the description of your situation, you may consider taking traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. It is recommended that you consult a clinical TCM practitioner who can prescribe a herbal formula tailored to your condition.If your menstruation suddenly stops during your period, it may be related to overexertion or feeling cold, or it could be due to emotional distress. It is advisable to take some blood-activating and period-regulating herbs to help regulate your cycle. You can try taking prepared motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) or a decoction of brown sugar and safflower to help. If your menstruation suddenly stops, it is recommended to have an ultrasound examination at the hospital to check if you have already gone through menopause. You can also use Premarin and progesterone for regulation.