Patient's question:
I took the birth control pill on January 2nd, and on the 8th, I had two days of vaginal bleeding. The next day, the amount was less. Normally, my period should come around the 21st of each month. On January 21st, it didn't come, and now, as of February 12th, I still haven't had my period. I want to ask when I might get my period, and if it hasn't come, could it be because I'm pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation has many causes, which are typically classified into two major categories in clinical practice: one is functional, such as menstrual irregularities caused by endocrine dysfunction; the other is organic, such as conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and endometriosis, which can also lead to menstrual irregularities.Go to the hospital for a check-up and take medication based on your symptoms. In your daily diet, consume more foods that boost qi and blood, or traditional Chinese medicine herbs for regulating menstruation, such as angelica sinensis (Danggui), astragalus (Huangqi), and Leonurus japonicus (Yimucao). Drink plenty of water, eat less spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to a balanced diet, and exercise more.
Wishing you good health.