Patient's question:
Irregular menstruation, periods lasting more than two months without stopping, and low menstrual flow (excessive in October and November 2011, then continuously taking medication). I also have underdeveloped breasts, but I am quite slim and tall.Test results: Pubertal dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Previous treatment and effectiveness: First tried traditional Chinese medicine, which had no effect. Then took progesterone capsules, but stopped when taking them, and the periods returned after stopping. Tried again, stopped, and the periods returned again. When I stopped taking the progesterone capsules, I unexpectedly had them again after just two days, leading to rapid weight gain. Currently still taking Ejiao oral liquid and a soup made with tremella, red dates, and lotus seeds, unsure if it's effective.
Desired help: Is it really effective to take progesterone capsules? If not, what should I do? Will the weight gain disappear after stopping the medication? Is the underdeveloped breast development related to this?
Doctor's answer:
If the menstrual flow is excessive, it is not suitable to use herbs like Poria or Salvia miltiorrhiza. Instead, directly use tonifying kidney herbs, and only take them after the menstrual period has ended. You may currently be taking progesterone medication and experiencing self-regulation issues with the entire hormone axis. Generally, if your period is delayed, you can consider using topical medication, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, to see if it can be applied externally. After the menstrual period has ended, use Chinese medicine methods to tonify the kidneys and regulate hormone levels. This process may take a longer time, and relying too much on artificial hormones can easily lead to dependence on external hormones.