Patient's question:
I am 26 years old. Since I started menstruating at 14, it has not been very regular (it used to be about once every two months, with light flow), and I have been using traditional Chinese medicine to regulate it. From July last year to April this year, it was once a month. Then, the one in May was delayed by 7 days, and the one in June was delayed by 10 days. But since then, it hasn't come again.I plan to get married next year and also want to have a child as soon as possible. How should I be treated?
Doctor's answer:
The menstrual period of a normal woman lasts for 2 to 7 days, with an amount of flow between 50 to 80 milliliters. If the duration is less than 2 days and the flow is less than 30 ml, it is generally considered as hypomenorrhea. There are many causes of hypomenorrhea, such as endocrine disorders, gynecological inflammation, changes in the mental environment, anemia, and so on. Additionally, it may be due to issues with the endometrium itself, such as endometrial tuberculosis causing endometrial lesions or artificial abortion causing thinning of the endometrium. Long-term hypomenorrhea may lead to amenorrhea or infertility. It is recommended that you visit a hospital in time to examine and identify the cause, and then actively treat the symptoms to avoid affecting your health. Find the cause and treat it accordingly.