Patient's question:
These past few months, my menstrual flow has been consistently low. My period lasts only three or four days. Previously, my period would soak through an entire pad, but now it only soaks through one-third. The color is bright red, and there are blood clots on the first day of my period. I don't experience menstrual cramps. Should I regulate it? I want to try traditional Chinese medicine regulation.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause menstrual disorders. If you experience irregular menstruation, it is necessary to seek medical examination and treatment from a regular hospital in a timely manner. The clinical manifestations of menstrual disorders are often diverse, some of which include irregular menstrual cycles, lack of regularity, prolonged bleeding duration. Others are manifested as changes in the amount, quality, and color of menstrual blood, while some are characterized by amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and other pathological conditions.Advice: During the menstrual period, it is important to learn to relax both body and mind and regulate emotions. Prolonged excessive stress can lead to dysfunction of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis and the central nervous system, making it easier to cause menstrual disorders. At the same time, excessive fatigue should be avoided to prevent excessive pelvic congestion, which may result in increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual periods.