Patient's question:
Please ask if my wife's menstrual cycle has been unstable recently. Today, she is bleeding dark black blood. She has pelvic inflammation. Two months ago, she went to Bo'ai Hospital for treatment and was prescribed a lot of medicine, but she didn't follow up. I don't know what the dark blood means.Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is commonly classified into acute PID and chronic PID. If the acute phase is not treated thoroughly, it can progress to chronic PID. Therefore, active and comprehensive treatment should be administered during the acute phase, and treatment should not be stopped simply because symptoms temporarily subside. At the same time, lifestyle adjustments and measures to prevent recurrence should be implemented.Additionally, if a woman develops PID and the fallopian tubes are also affected, leading to complete occlusion due to tubal adhesions, it may impact future fertility and cause infertility. However, if the inflammation is limited to the pelvic connective tissues and the fallopian tubes are unaffected, fertility will not be impaired.
Conservative drug treatment can be adopted. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment has significant advantages in this regard, as it is less likely to lead to drug resistance. Recommended herbal medications include Fuke Qianjin Pian (Capsules), which are effective in treating cervical inflammation. Generally, 3–4 treatment courses are recommended, with 2–3 courses for milder cases. Each course lasts 14 days.
It is advisable to consume more high-protein foods, such as lean meat and soy products, as well as plenty of vegetables and fruits. This not only meets the body's nutritional needs but also helps avoid weight gain.