Patient's question:
I started experiencing irregular periods since October last year. Sometimes it would be nearly two months before my period came, with a couple of months of normalcy in between. Now it has started again, and every time it's time for my period, I also feel thirsty, irritable, and easily angered. As a result, it's been almost a week since it was supposed to come, and it still hasn't arrived. Is this related to my previous history of induced abortion? Moreover, during the period of irregular periods, I didn't use any contraception with my husband, and I haven't become pregnant.Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation has many causes, which are typically classified into two major categories in clinical practice: one is functional, such as menstrual irregularity caused by endocrine dysfunction; the other is organic, such as conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and endometriosis, which can also lead to menstrual irregularity.Go to the hospital for a check-up and take medication accordingly. In the meantime, eat more foods that boost qi and blood, or try traditional Chinese medicine for regulating menstruation, such as angelica sinensis (Danggui), astragalus (Huangqi), and Leonurus japonicus (Yimucao). Drink plenty of water, reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to a balanced diet, and exercise more.
Wishing you good health.