Does eating Shu Ting cause menstrual disorders?

Patient's question:

Doctor, hello
Could taking four tablets of Shuting continuously cause menstrual disorders?

Doctor's answer:

Generally speaking, birth control pills should not be taken excessively, as they can cause irregular menstruation. If you want to regulate it, you can try taking some traditional Chinese medicine pills, such as Dingkun Dan or Wuzhijibaofeng Wan. If the effect is not good, you may need to take short-acting birth control pills for regulation. It is not advisable to eat cold, sour, spicy, or other stimulating foods. Drink more boiled water and maintain regular bowel movements. For those with blood heat, it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before the menstrual period, while avoiding stimulating foods that promote fire, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger.