Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My menstrual cycle is generally very stable, but the color of the menstrual blood starts as grayish-black, becomes dark red in the middle, and then turns grayish-black again again. What could be the cause of this?Duration and course of the current illness: This has been happening for many years.
Current general condition: I have been married for two years but have not become pregnant yet.
Medical history: I previously had bilateral adnexal cystic masses and underwent hysterosalpingography, which showed that one side was patent while the other was partially patent.
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: Treatment with
Doctor's answer:
The most common cause is the "palpable cold" in traditional Chinese medicine. Changes in external environment and lifestyle habits can also lead to temporary reductions in menstrual volume or changes in color. It is recommended to take Chinese patent medicines such as Ai Fu Nu Gong Wan (Acong Warming Palace Pills) and Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan (Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills). Dietary supplements like peanuts and jujubes can also be helpful.