Patient's question:
Doctor: Hello! I've noticed my menstruation has been abnormal over the past two months. Last month, my period was delayed by six days, and it wasn't red—it was yellowish and slightly dark. This color lasted for four days before turning red. This month, it's the opposite: it started red and then turned yellowish and slightly dark again. Could you please explain what's happening? Is there a solution?Thank you, Doctor.
Xiangxiang's first follow-up question: It's not like this every month—it's only been like this in the last two months. And before that, it was always normal.
Doctor's answer:
1. Maintain a positive mental state, avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal bloating, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during their menstrual period, which are all normal and there is no need to over worry.2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genitalia clean. Sexual intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. Wash and change underwear frequently, and ensure that the washed underwear is dried in the sunlight.
4. Avoid consuming cold, sour, spicy, or other irritating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before their menstrual period and avoid foods that stimulate the body's heat, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with poor blood and qi should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.