Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Menstruation has been irregular since August, with less volume than before and a longer duration. The doctor has initially diagnosed it as menopausal dysfunctional uterine bleeding. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello: There is no good method for treatment, and you should pay attention to the following: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 should not cause excessive anxiety.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. Pay attention to warmth to 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 dry the washed underwear in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other irritating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should consume 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.