Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle has been irregular for about 10 days. Recently, my lower back pain has decreased, but the duration of my period is long and accompanied by dark brown discharge. I have had an O-type IUD for 5 years and had multiple induced abortions in my youth. A year ago, I had a pelvic ultrasound in China, which showed no problems. Thank you.Medical History and Treatment Effects:
X-rays were taken to rule out skeletal diseases, blood tests showed no abnormalities. One month ago, I took two courses of traditional Chinese medicine (8 days) for lower back pain, and the doctor said I have kidney deficiency. After taking the medicine, my lower back pain decreased but did not disappear.
Help Needed:
What is my condition? How should it be treated? Thank you very much!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the pain is not caused by the lumbar spine, it might be due to retroverted uterus, which compresses the lumbosacral nerves, leading to pain. Additionally, since you have an IUD, your menstrual period is long, the color of your period is dark, and there is also endometrial inflammation. It is also possible that the pain is caused by a herniated disc.Go to the gynecology department for a check-up to determine if the issue is gynecological. If it is a retroverted uterus, it is recommended to sleep on your stomach more often, as this can help alleviate the symptoms. If the pain is caused by a herniated disc, you can have a lumbar spine CT scan, as X-rays are not accurate for this condition.
If necessary, undergo endocrine and gynecological examinations to identify the location and cause of the bleeding. Then, treat the underlying cause effectively.