Patient's question:
Age: 26My wife's menstrual cycle has been 18 days long today.
Her period has sometimes been irregular in the past, with some periods extending, the longest being about ten days. But she has never had it this long.
On the day her period started, we had an argument over some things, and she was very angry and hurt. Now she is also taking medication for her rhinitis, called Ji Tong Bi Yan Pian. She takes it three times a day.
Is it possible that these reasons caused the extended period? Should she be treated? What medicine can regulate her period?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: A long menstrual period refers to a cycle that is generally normal, with the duration of menstruation extending beyond 7 days, also known as continuous menstruation. It is divided into the blood stasis type:General symptoms: Lower abdominal pain and resistance to touch, menstruation lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, dark in color with clots, a tongue with purple spots, and a wiry, (sluggish) pulse.
Treatment method: Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and stop bleeding.
Medication: Taohong Siwu Decoction plus Shixiao Powder plus Leonurus cardiaca. Rubia cordifolia.
Yin deficiency with blood heat:
General symptoms: Dry throat and mouth, afternoon fever, heat in the palms and soles, menstruation lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, bright red in color and thick in consistency, a red tongue with little moisture, and a thready, rapid pulse.
Treatment method: Nourish yin, clear heat, and stop bleeding.
Medication: Liangdi Decoction combined with Erzhi Pills, plus Rubia cordifolia, Leonurus cardiaca, Ligustrum japonicum, and Eclipta prostrata.
However, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is best for you to consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery.