Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Dark-colored menstruation, menstrual cramps. What treatments and dietary methods are available?Onset and duration of this illness: No symptoms at the age of 15. After being caught in a heavy rain for two hours, the pain started and has persisted since then.
Current general condition: Pain occurs two days before and the first day of menstruation, with lower back aches as well.
Doctor's answer:
??????Chinese medicine can regulate this. Seek a specialized doctor at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital. The main reasons for reduced menstrual volume are as follows: (1) Blood deficiency: Physical blood deficiency or traumatic bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, or postoperative bleeding can all lead to a deficiency of nourishing blood and an empty sea of blood, resulting in reduced menstrual volume. (2) Kidney deficiency: Insufficient congenital kidney qi and essence, or damage to the kidneys due to excessive sexual activity, multiple childbirths, or induced abortions can lead to insufficient kidney qi, inadequate essence and blood, an empty sea of blood, and reduced menstrual volume. (3) Blood stasis: If a woman experiences cold during her menstrual period, her body is invaded by cold pathogens, causing blood to congeal due to cold. Alternatively, arguments or emotional distress during menstruation can lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis. Traumatic injuries that cause internal blood stasis may also disrupt the smooth flow of menstrual blood, resulting in reduced menstrual volume. (4) Phlegm-dampness: Women with obesity often have a phlegm-dampness constitution. Phlegm-dampness obstructing meridians impairs the smooth flow of menstrual blood, leading to reduced menstrual volume. Some women who take birth control pills for a long time may also experience a gradual decrease in menstrual volume. For young girls during their first menstrual period, low menstrual volume is usually normal, and it is also normal for women in menopause to have reduced menstrual volume, which does not require treatment. Additionally, if a woman notices a continuous decrease in menstrual volume, she should seek medical attention promptly to prevent menstrual blockage.