Patient's question:
Menstruation is delayed by 7-9 days for three consecutive months. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: You belong to menstrual disordersPrecautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, all of which are normal and should not cause excessive anxiety.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change underwear frequently, and dry the washed underwear 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 garlic, scallions, onions, and ginger. Those with poor qi and blood should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.