Patient's question:
Once every half a month, menstruation comes with a delay of 8 to 9 days. This phenomenon has been occurring for two or three months now.Doctor's answer:
The causes of menstrual irregularity include insufficient vital qi, weakened disease resistance, kidney qi deficiency, and invasion by the six evils; excessive emotions, irregular diet, malnutrition, excessive sexual activity, extreme obesity or thinness, falls and injuries, mechanical stimulation, and systemic diseases, among many other factors. These lead to dysfunction of the ovaries and hormonal regulation in the body, resulting in emptiness of the Chong and Ren meridians, inability of the blood sea to overflow regularly, and irregular menstrual cycles, causing illness.Treatment of menstrual irregularity focuses on regulating the menstrual cycle to address the root cause. Accurate diagnosis is essential, with treatment tailored to individual symptoms. For cases where illness precedes menstrual irregularity, treatment of the primary condition should be prioritized, and once the illness is resolved, the menstrual cycle will naturally normalize. For cases where menstrual irregularity leads to illness, priority should be given to regulating the menstrual cycle, and once the cycle is normalized, the illness will naturally improve.
Traditional Chinese medicine employs syndrome differentiation and treatment, using methods such as tonifying the kidneys and spleen, regulating qi and promoting blood circulation. This helps to harmonize qi and blood, foster yin and yang growth, strengthen the spleen and stomach, enrich essence and blood, and ensure smooth circulation.