Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:Doctor, hello:
I have been menopausal for 2 years now, and I've been struggling to maintain sexual activity recently. What medication can help alleviate this? Thank you!
First follow-up question: Isn't this a gynecological issue?
Second follow-up question: I had a physical examination recently, and the ultrasound showed that my uterus has shrunk. I'm worried this will affect our marital relationship. Can I take estrogen? Thank you!
Third follow-up question: Is this physiological atrophy? Is there no way to reverse it? Please advise! Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, you can adjust the endocrine function. Endocrine disorders represent an unstable state of hormones. Adjusting the endocrine system primarily involves diet and exercise, supplemented by medication when necessary.Daily life regulation of the endocrine system should first start with diet and exercise. It’s important to develop good eating habits, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, consume more high-protein foods, drink plenty of water to replenish the body’s moisture, and participate in various exercises to enhance physical fitness.
Maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid staying up late frequently, to prevent hormonal secretion imbalance or deficiency, which may lead to other diseases. Rest well and ensure adequate sleep.
Medication regulation Traditional Chinese medicine treats endocrine disorders primarily by regulating qi and blood, resolving stagnation, and dispersing knots. It generally involves syndrome differentiation and treatment based on each individual’s physical condition, identifying whether they belong to external pathogenic factors such as cold, wind, summer heat, or dampness. Different adjustments are made according to the principles of excess, deficiency, yin, yang, qi, and blood. Chinese medicine can clear metabolic stagnation in the body, balance female qi and blood, and restore the normal functioning of the endocrine system.