Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I had an ovarian cyst removal surgery in late May 2015. My physical condition is normal, and my menstrual cycle is regular. However, for the past two months, my menstrual blood has been brown and in small amounts. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, there may be a possibility of qi stagnation and blood stasis. You can take some medications such as Yueyueшу Chongji, Shixiao San, Danggui Imqao Pian, Fuke Desheng Wan, and Tiaojing Buxue Wan for regulation.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood and 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 the menstrual period, which are all normal and should not cause excessive anxiety.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Sexual intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. 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 the underwear is dried in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other irritating foods. Drink plenty of water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before the menstrual period and avoid stimulating foods like garlic, scallions, onions, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutritional intake regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and lamb, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.