Patient's question:
Hello, I am 22 years old and female. About 10 days before my period, I always feel breast tenderness and lower abdominal pain, which improves after the period starts. My menstrual cycle is not very regular. Do I need treatment for this? Thank youDoctor's answer:
Hello: Breast tenderness and pain during the menstrual period. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, there are two types of conditions:1. Liver Qi stagnation: Symptoms include breast tenderness and pain before menstruation, chest tightness and side rib fullness, depression, frequent sighing. Treatment: Soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and relieve pain. Formula: Chai Hu Shu Gan San plus Fu Ling.
2. Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: Symptoms include breast pain during or after menstruation, lower back and knee weakness, dry eyes, dry throat, and dry mouth with five-palm heat. Treatment: Nourish Yin and tonify the liver. Formula: Yi Guan Jian