How to treat irregular menstruation

Irregular menstruation can be improved by adjusting lifestyle, medication, traditional Chinese medicine, hormone therapy, surgery, etc. Irregular menstruation is usually caused by endocrine disorders, gynecological diseases, mental stress, malnutrition, drug effects and other reasons.

1. Adjust your lifestyle

Maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding staying up late and overexerting can help regulate endocrine. Moderate exercise such as yoga and jogging can improve blood circulation and reduce stress. Add foods rich in iron and vitamins to your diet, such as lean meat and spinach, and avoid cold, spicy foods.

2. Drug treatment

Follow your doctor's advice and use progesterone drugs such as progesterone capsules and dydrogesterone tablets to regulate your cycle. For irregular menstruation caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, ethinyl estradiol cyproterone tablets can be used. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Wuji Baifeng Pills and Motherwort Granules also have conditioning effects.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

According to TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment, those with Qi and blood deficiency can take Bazhen Decoction, and those with liver stagnation and Qi stagnation are suitable for Xiaoyao Pills. Acupuncture selects acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao, and moxibustion at Shenque point also has auxiliary effects. Continuous treatment is required for more than 3 menstrual cycles.

4. Hormone treatment

For patients with ovarian hypofunction, sequential therapy with estrogen and progesterone is used to establish artificial cycles. People with abnormal thyroid function need to supplement levothyroxine sodium tablets. All hormone treatments must be carefully monitored and self-medication should be avoided.

5. Surgical treatment

Uterine adhesions require hysteroscopic separation, and submucosal fibroids require hysteroscopic resection. Endometrial polyps larger than 1 cm are recommended to be removed hysteroscopically. Postoperative medication is required to prevent recurrence, and regular review is required.

You should pay attention to recording your menstrual cycle every day, and use an APP or calendar to mark the amount of bleeding and changes in symptoms. Wear loose cotton underwear and avoid bathing and swimming during menstruation. Keep the perineum clean and wash it with warm water 1-2 times a day. To relieve anxiety, you can reduce stress through meditation, music, etc. If the abnormality lasts for more than 3 months or is accompanied by severe abdominal pain or a large number of blood clots, you should go to a gynecologist in time to complete six sex hormones, B-ultrasound and other examinations.