Patient's question:
Expert: Hello! There is a question that has been troubling me for a long time, which is about menstruation. My menstrual period takes about 10 days to completely clean up, and there are large blood clots during this period. Recently, I also want to get an IUD inserted. I don't know if I can get an IUD inserted?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Menstrual cycle length refers to a basically normal cycle with a prolonged menstrual period of more than 7 days, also known as continuous menstruation. It is divided into two types:Blood Stasis Type:
- General Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, menstrual period lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, dark-colored blood with clots, a tongue with petechiae, and a wiry, (sluggish) pulse.
- Treatment Method: Promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and stop bleeding.
- Medication: Taohong Siwu Decoction plus Shixiao Powder and Leonurus cardiaca.
Yin Deficiency and Blood Heat:
- General Symptoms: Dry throat and mouth, heat flashes, palms and soles feeling hot, menstrual period lasting more than 8 days with a small amount of flow, bright red and viscous blood, 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, 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.