How to Regulate Irregular Menstrual Cycle?

Menstruation can be somewhat troublesome for women, causing inconvenience for about a week every month. However, when menstrual issues arise, they can become even more problematic. Menstrual irregularities are a common type of menstrual abnormality that not only affects women's health but also disrupts their daily lives, causing anxiety and the need to constantly prepare for the possibility of menstruation. In such cases, active management and adjustment are necessary. So, how can menstrual irregularities be managed? Here are some tips:

a. Maintain a cheerful spirit and avoid mental stimulation and emotional fluctuations. Some women may experience abdominal bloating, lower back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, mood swings, irritability, or depression during menstruation. These symptoms are normal and should not cause undue anxiety.

b. Maintain hygiene and prevent infection. Keep the external genitalia clean and avoid cold stimuli. Avoid excessive exertion. Those with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid consuming brown sugar.

c. Prevent excessive dieting, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and pay attention to dietary structure. Consume lean meat, grains, dark green leafy vegetables, and calcium-rich foods. Avoid eating cold foods, maintain a cheerful mood, exercise regularly, and improve physical fitness.

d. Wear soft, cotton underwear that is well-ventilated and easy to wash and change frequently. Dry washed underwear in the sun.

e. Avoid eating cold, sour, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of water to maintain bowel regularity. Those with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid onions, garlic, leeks, ginger, and other stimulating foods. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their intake of nutrients such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and lamb, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.

f. For long-term menstrual irregularities, dietary adjustments such as drinking black fungus and red date tea, strong tea with brown sugar, hawthorn and brown sugar drinks, etc., can be helpful. If symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor for further examination and treatment.

a. Danggui Pill: It nourishes the blood and supplements qi, regulates menstruation, and relieves pain. It is used for menstrual irregularities caused by blood deficiency.

b. Qizhi Xiangfu Pill: It relieves depression and regulates qi, regulates menstruation, and nourishes the blood. It is mainly used for delayed menstruation, chest and rib pain, and excessive vaginal discharge caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Note: Caution should be used in patients with yin deficiency and fever.

c. Yimucao Paste: It activates blood circulation and regulates menstruation, used for scanty menstrual flow and postpartum abdominal pain.

d. Jiawei Xiaoyao Pill: It soothes the liver, clears heat, strengthens the stomach, and nourishes the blood. It is used for chest and rib pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, and early menstruation. Note: Avoid cold and greasy foods, and avoid anger and overexertion.

e. Wuji Baifeng Pill: It supplements qi and nourishes the blood, regulates menstruation, and stops vaginal discharge. It is used for menstrual irregularities, weakness in the waist and legs, and excessive vaginal discharge caused by qi and blood deficiency.

For women experiencing menstrual pain, the following medications may be prescribed:

a. Fuke Desheng Pill: It regulates the menstruation and relieves depression. It is used for menstrual pain characterized by abdominal distension, scanty menstrual flow, dark purple menstrual blood with clots, and chest and breast discomfort.

b. Jingwan (Tablets): It activates blood circulation, dispels cold, warms the meridians, and relieves pain. It is used for cold pain in the lower abdomen that is relieved by heat, scanty menstrual flow with dark blood and clots, aversion to cold, loose stools, and a white and greasy tongue coating.

It is important to note that patients with menstrual irregularities and menstrual pain should have a basic understanding of traditional Chinese medicine to ensure correct medication. If symptoms persist after medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor to check for anemia or other organ-related diseases to avoid delaying treatment.