Patient's question:
I heard from you last time that you just had a baby, and I'm also happy for you! Wishing your baby healthy growth!My menstrual cycle is irregular (I'm currently experiencing amenorrhea). Last time you told me that taking Chinese medicine can regulate it. Can you recommend a trustworthy Chinese medicine practitioner for me?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, I found some information that I hope will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.Amenorrhea caused by local lesions of the reproductive system or systemic diseases is called pathological amenorrhea. There are many causes of pathological amenorrhea, which can be categorized into the following aspects:
(1) Psychological factors. Trauma, fear, tension, etc.
(2) Malnutrition.
(3) Systemic diseases. Such as severe anemia, tuberculosis, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.
(4) Diseases of the uterus itself. Such as congenital absence of the uterus, uterine underdevelopment, trauma, excessive scraping, intrauterine adhesions, etc.
(5) Ovarian diseases. Such as congenital absence or underdevelopment of the ovaries, surgical removal, or malignant tumors.
(6) Endocrine gland diseases. Such as lesions of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, etc.
Additionally, it should be noted that some cases of amenorrhea are pseudoamenorrhea, where there are menstrual cycle changes, but due to congenital malformations or postnatal injuries, menstrual blood cannot flow out, leading to this type of amenorrhea. These patients often experience cyclic lower abdominal pain that worsens month by month, which is different from the true amenorrhea mentioned above.
Dietary Therapy:
Recipe 1: Honey Tea
Suitable for: Patients with amenorrhea.
Ingredients: Green tea 25 grams, white sugar 100 grams.
Usage: Place the ingredients in a teacup, pour boiling water over them, cover, and steep for a few minutes. Drink as tea. Take one serving daily. Continuous use for 10–25 days will lead to recovery.
Benefits: Clears heat, promotes diuresis, dispels stagnation, and resolves uterine blockage.
Recipe 2: Ginger-Jujube-Sugar Tea
Suitable for: Patients with amenorrhea.