Patient's question:
Previously, there was an issue with the sour taste that required examination, and an ultrasound was also performed. The doctor said there was nothing wrong, but I don't think it's possible for it to be the first time there's a problem. Additional information: However, I have no uncomfortable symptoms.Doctor's answer:
Hello: This is known as "Menstruation Delayed" in traditional Chinese medicine theory. Menstruation Delayed refers to a menstrual cycle that is delayed by more than 7 days, or even 40-50 days, and is also called "Delayed Menstruation." It is divided into four types: blood deficiency, blood cold, deficiency-cold, and qi stagnation.Blood Cold Syndrome:
Clinical features: Delayed menstruation, reduced volume, dark color with clots.
General symptoms: Cold pain in the lower abdomen, pain relief with warmth, aversion to cold, cold limbs, white tongue, and deep, tense pulse.
Treatment method: Warming the channels, dispelling cold, and regulating menstruation.
Prescription: Warming the Channels Decoction.
Deficiency-Cold Syndrome:
Clinical features: Delayed menstruation, reduced volume, pale red color, thin and watery texture, without clots.
General symptoms: Mild pain in the lower abdomen, preference for warmth and pressure, lower back soreness and weakness, clear and copious urination, loose and watery stools, pale tongue with white coating, and deep, slow or weak pulse.
Treatment method: Supporting yang, dispelling cold, and regulating menstruation.
Prescription: Ai Fu Nu Gong Wan (Moxa and aconite-warmed uterus pill).
Blood Deficiency Syndrome:
Clinical features: Delayed menstruation, reduced volume, without clots.
General symptoms: Empty pain in the lower abdomen, dizziness and blurred vision, pale or sallow complexion, pale red tongue with fine and weak pulse.
Treatment method: (Supplementing blood and regulating menstruation).
Prescription: Da Bu Yuan Jiao (Major Tonifying Decoction).
Qi Stagnation Syndrome:
Clinical features: Delayed menstruation, reduced volume, dark red color with small clots.
General symptoms: Distension and pain in the lower abdomen, or chest, abdomen, both sides of the waist, and breast pain, normal tongue coating, and wiry pulse.
Treatment method: Harmonizing qi and regulating menstruation.
Prescription: Wu Yao Tang (Davana Decoction).
However, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, combining the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) for accurate diagnosis and treatment to achieve the best results. Wishing you a speedy recovery!