Patient's question:
Why do people have premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Is PMS a disease? Does breast tenderness before menstruation trigger breast diseases? Please reply, thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Breast tenderness and pain during the menstrual period. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, there are two main conditions:1. Liver Qi stagnation: Symptoms include breast tenderness and pain before menstruation, chest tightness and side rib discomfort, depression, frequent sighing. Treatment: Soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and relieve pain. Prescription: Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Free and Easy Wanderer Decoction) plus Poria.
2. Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: Symptoms include breast pain during or after menstruation, lower back and knee weakness, dry eyes, dry throat, mouth, and restlessness. Treatment: Nourish Yin and tonify the liver. Prescription: Yi Guan Jian (Gentiana Formula).
Generally, the pain will disappear after the menstrual period, and it does not cause breast disease.