Patient's question:
On October 21, I took emergency contraception. On October 23, I had my period, but it lasted for 13 days with spotting. I took Gongxuening for 4 days, and the bleeding stopped. Then on November 23, I had my period again, and it has been 9 days so far. There is still dark red blood coming out, accompanied by lower back pain, leg weakness, and abdominal bloating. What could be the reason for this? How should it be treated? (My usual period lasts 7 days.)Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is highly related to taking emergency contraception. You can go to the hospital to take some menstrual regulation medication for adjustment.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 menstruation, which are all normal and do not require excessive worry.
2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Pay attention to warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change underwear frequently, and dry the exchanged 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 eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid stimulating foods like scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.