Patient's question:
I have my period for about ten days, and the last few days are almost all leukorrhea, but it's dark red! What's wrong with me?And almost every month it's the same~! Is it related to sexual intercourse?
First follow-up question: After about 5 days, the flow becomes very little or almost none, and then the leukorrhea is dark red for about 7-8 days.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your situation, you can take some motherwort or monthly for regulation.Precautions:
1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during the menstrual period, which are all normal and do not require excessive concern.
2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infections. Keep the external genital area clean. Abstinence from sexual intercourse during the menstrual period is absolutely necessary. Maintain warmth and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. Wash and change underwear frequently, and ensure that the changed underwear is dried in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Individuals with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before the menstrual period and avoid stimulating foods like garlic, scallions, leeks, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.