Menstrual period, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Eyelid twitching during menstruation? Hello Dr. Lai: During my ovulation and menstrual periods, my left lower eyelid keeps twitching, and it's only the left lower eyelid that is affected, with no twitching elsewhere. During these two periods, I also experience lower back pai...

Gynecological and allergic rhinitis issues? Hello, Doctor! I have a history of allergic rhinitis and cough due to allergic reactions from mid-October to the end of November. After developing acute sinusitis, I subsequently experienced allergic cough, which significantly lowered m...

The issue of children consuming growth-enhancing soup? Hello Dr. Chang: Last year, when my daughter was nearly 10 years old, she had her first menstrual period. We took her to see a pediatric geneticist, who advised that her early menstruation was concerning and recommended delay...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Menstrual Issues I recently started drinking Brand's Essence of Chicken, which contains herbal ingredients. After researching, I found that continuing to consume it during my menstrual period may lead to issues such as menstrual cramps. Howev...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation Hello, I started taking Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao in February due to a femur fracture from a car accident. However, I was unaware that it should not be taken during menstruation. I continued to take Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao during my menstrual perio...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the effects of the following Chinese herbal ingredients: Pingwei San, Jiawei Xiaoyao San, Tianma Gouteng Decoction, Ye Jiao Teng, He Huan Pi, Dang Gui, Huang Qi, Jiang Huang, Yu Jin, and Xiao Hui X...

Uterine fibroids Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about the issue of drinking tea after the recurrence of uterine fibroids. I first developed fibroids in 2018, and they recurred at the end of last year, possibly due to the stress related to my mother's breast cancer...

Is it safe to consume Sanqi (Notoginseng) and Danggui Shaoyao San during menstruation? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing irregular menstruation (my period has lasted for nearly four months this time, and previously due to the COVID vaccine, I had my first dose followed by a ...

If you are planning to conceive and are taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate your body, can you avoid contraception while taking these herbs? I am planning to get pregnant and visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic to prepare my body. The physician prescribed th...

Is it okay to drink tea during menstruation? I would like to ask the doctor if it is advisable to consume tea during menstruation. I have researched online and found that tea is considered cooling and not recommended during this period; however, I also came across information sug...

Diet and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Adenomyosis Dear Doctor: I experience pain during my menstrual period and need to take painkillers to sleep. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with adenomyosis measuring approximately 4x3.5 cm. Aside from avoiding random herbal supplements, ...

Since childhood, I have been sensitive to cold and have difficulty sweating. Recently, I have been experiencing lower back pain and have scoliosis? Since I can remember, I have been someone who has difficulty sweating. Even when exercising on hot summer days, my skin only becomes...

Gynecology: Menstruation What should I do if I consume Coptis chinensis just before my menstrual period?

Menstrual symptoms Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I always feel weak, have dry mouth, experience lower back pain, and develop a hunchback during my menstrual period. I also tend to speak softly, sigh frequently, yawn a lot, and feel the urge to lie down and sleep. My hear...

Blood-tinged discharge may begin during the ovulation period? Hello Doctor, after my last menstrual period ended, during the ovulation phase, I noticed what I thought was normal ovulation bleeding, but it turned out to be blood-tinged discharge. Since the ovulation phase started,...

I would like to ask? Hello, I would like to ask: 1. This morning when I woke up, I couldn't open my eyes for some reason. At that time, I felt weak all over, and my hands were numb. 2. Sometimes I experience mild pain in my upper back. I previously consulted a traditional Ch...

Headache / Shoulder Pain Hello, doctor. I often experience headaches and dizziness, along with shoulder pain, all on the same side. I have pain in the right occipital region, which extends to my right shoulder. I previously consulted a neurologist regarding migraine issues, but n...

Medication management If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are considering using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treatment, it's important to know that TCM can address symptoms such as hirsutism. However, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist for a com...

Menstrual issues Hello doctor, I am undergoing treatment with traditional Chinese medicine for some health issues. I informed my doctor that my menstrual period started, but when I got home and checked the prescription, I found that it included 7 grams each of Huanglian (Coptis c...

Endocrine issues and abdominal problems? Hello doctor, I am not pregnant, but I have been feeling a bulging sensation in my lower abdomen. I found information online suggesting that it could be due to a cold uterus. Is this correct? Can traditional Chinese medicine help improve t...