Patient's question:
On October 21, I took emergency contraception. On October 23, I had my period, but it lasted for 13 days with intermittent bleeding. After taking Gongxuening for 4 days, the bleeding stopped. On November 23, I had my period again, and it has been 9 days so far. There is still dark red blood coming out, accompanied by lower back pain, leg weakness, and abdominal bloating. What could be the reason for this? How should it be treated? (My usual period lasts for 7 days.)Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is highly related to taking emergency contraception. You can go to the hospital to take some menstrual regulation medication for adjustment.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood, 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 should not cause 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 well-ventilated. 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 warm 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 nutritional intake, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.