Patient's question:
I had already had an IUD inserted. My period arrived around July 25th, but by the end of August, it hadn't stopped, and it became heavier with clots afterward. On September 2nd, I went to the hospital to remove the IUD and had a D&C procedure. After taking medication, my period finally came after a month, but it lasted another 20 days. I then went to another hospital for treatment, and the doctor only prescribed Marvelon to regulate my period, with two pills a day. The bleeding finally stopped temporarily, but I have been swollen in my face and hands. I don't know if I can continue taking this medication?Doctor's answer:
Hello, considering your overall situation, your series of symptoms should be menstrual disorders before menopause, caused by yin deficiency. Yin deficiency cannot promote qi flow, leading to qi failing to hold blood, resulting in prolonged menstrual bleeding. Yin deficiency also fails to nourish the uterine cavity, causing dull abdominal pain. Additionally, irregular menstrual cycles and menstrual irregularities are also due to yin deficiency. You can take some Chinese herbal medicines that nourish yin and tonify the kidneys to regulate your condition, such as Zuogui Wan or Liuwei Dihuang Wan, which should have a good therapeutic effect. Moreover, if taken long-term, they may even delay the onset of your menopause.On the other hand, you can also massage certain acupoints to regulate your condition. Select the Sanyinjiao, Taichong, and Yongquan points, and massage them for 20 minutes each day, until a slight sense of soreness or fullness is felt locally. Persisting with this for a period of time should yield very positive results for your menstrual irregularities, and it can also help delay menopause.