Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Suffering from adenomyosis, want to use traditional Chinese medicine treatmentDuration of current illness and persistence: Two years
Current general condition: Enlarged uterus, size 546856MM
Medical history: Lower abdominal pain for five years, but multiple examinations showed no abnormalities. This month, due to delayed menstruation by 18 days, a hospital examination revealed an enlarged uterus, and adenomyosis was diagnosed.
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and outcomes: Initially started taking Sanjie Zhentong capsules, but no results yet.
Ancillary tests: Ultrasound
Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis treatment involves the use of progestogens or a combination of estrogen and progestogen therapy, with the aim of causing endometrial atrophy. However, if used improperly, it can lead to breakthrough bleeding. Medication must be taken continuously for 6 to 9 months, otherwise the effect is not significant. Symptoms and conditions may recur several months after discontinuing the medication.In the treatment of endometriosis, when using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and its analogs, it is important to administer subcutaneous injections once every 28 days. Generally, it is recommended to continue medication for 6 months for better results. Long-term use suppresses ovarian function, reduces estrogen secretion, and can lead to the suppression of bone metabolism, making it easier to develop osteoporosis. The medication is relatively expensive.