Patient's question:
I used to have a regular menstrual cycle, but for some reason this month it's been delayed by a full week. I've also taken a pregnancy test, but the result was negative. I want to ask the doctor, what's going on with me? Is there any problem?Doctor's answer:
The normal menstrual cycle for women is 28 to 35 days. If menstruation is delayed by less than one week, it is considered a normal phenomenon and generally does not require deliberate treatment. If menstruation is delayed by more than one week and pregnancy has been ruled out, it is classified as menstrual irregularity.From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, delayed menstruation is often caused by blood deficiency, where the amount of menstrual blood is insufficient, and the uterine cavity cannot be fully filled, leading to delayed menstruation. To treat delayed menstruation, it is recommended to start by regulating and replenishing qi and blood. You can take the Chinese herbal medicine Qixue He capsule, which has a good effect on delayed menstruation.
Of course, if it involves organic lesions of the uterus or ovaries, it can easily lead to infertility. Specific treatment should be based on the symptoms.