Menstruation, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Irregular menstruation and bone health? Hello Doctor: I have a 15-year-old daughter who has had her first menstruation for two and a half years. During this time, her menstrual cycle has been very irregular. Initially, she experienced continuous bleeding, although the flow was no...

Is it suitable to wash your hair during your menstrual period? Dear Doctor: Is it okay to wash my hair during my menstrual period? I found some information online regarding this topic. Is there any truth to it? Thank you. Here is an excerpt from the internet: "Do not wash ...

Irregular menstruation Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is very irregular; could it be related to my endocrine system? Sometimes my period takes a long time to come, and it can be as infrequent as once every three months. I have seen a gynecologist and am currently taking birth ...

Menstrual period Is it advisable to use Sanfu patches during menstruation?

Regarding vaginal discharge issues? Hello, doctor. I am from Tainan and have been experiencing long-term issues with vaginal discharge, but I have not seen a doctor for it. 1. This is because I hardly know any gynecologists, and my mother has never taken me to a private clinic. 2...

I experience pain every month? Hello doctor, I have severe anemia and experience pain every month during my menstrual period, although the menstrual flow is not heavy and I occasionally have small blood clots. I have a peculiar habit of craving ice cubes regardless of the weather...

When should motherwort be consumed? If experiencing menstrual pain, when should motherwort be taken before, during, or after menstruation? Thank you.

Bone Growth Soup Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask if it is too early for a boy in the fifth grade to start developing? (He has a slight Adam's apple, a hoarse and deep voice, and some fine pubic hair.) Will this affect his height growth? Is it necessary for him to drink ...

Irregular menstrual cycle? Hello Dr. Ding, I have been experiencing irregular menstrual cycles, with my period only coming every three to four months. This year (2008), my menstruation was delayed for about six months until February. I visited a gynecologist who performed an ult...

Menstruation Why does consuming Jiawei Xiaoyao San result in darker menstrual blood?

Health issues Irregular menstrual periods, with approximately two months of absence, have recently been accompanied by sudden breast tenderness for about a week, and menstruation has still not occurred. Occasionally, there is a discharge of light brown liquid, along with frequent...

Pomegranate Can pomegranates help regulate menstrual cycles? Should they be combined with traditional Chinese medicine? Also, I would like to ask about experiencing pain on the left side during menstruation, which radiates to the lower back (left side) and persists even when chan...

Short stature This year, I am graduating from junior high school. I am not very tall (168 cm, under 50 kg), I have a good appetite, but I have digestive issues. Is there a suitable "bone-strengthening formula" for me?

Inquiry I have been suffering from chronic constipation for 26 years, which has affected my female reproductive organs, caused skin issues, and impacted my sleep. Eating, drinking, bowel movements, and sleeping have all become problematic. Previously, a doctor mentioned that I wa...

Insufficient Qi I have been experiencing episodes of dizziness lasting about 2 to 3 seconds recently. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who suggested that it might be due to insufficient qi, which cannot reach the head, leading to these symptoms. I was presc...

Headache Dr. Hou: I always feel a tightness in my head before and after my menstrual period, which then leads to migraines. The pain is often so severe that I lose my appetite and feel nauseous, making it difficult to sleep and affecting my mood, significantly disrupting my daily...

Are you already infertile? Six years ago, I was pregnant and underwent a medical abortion at six weeks due to financial pressures when I was younger. Since then, I have frequently experienced delayed menstruation, and my menstrual flow often seems to end quickly by the third or f...

Feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello, Dr. Yan! Thank you for answering my questions. I have a heavy feeling in my head, and my head feels a bit warm. I don't have a fever, nor do I have symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or a sore throat, and I don't have a cold, but ...

11 and a half-year-old girl (sixth grade) Hello, I am a worried mother. My daughter is 11 and a half years old (in sixth grade), and she hasn't started her menstrual cycle yet, but she has developed secondary sexual characteristics (pubic hair, breast development, and acne)....

What are the therapeutic effects of reishi mushroom and propolis? Hello, my father has a fatty liver issue. Would consuming reishi mushrooms or propolis help improve his condition? I have heard that Western medicine doctors say that the concept of "liver" in Traditional...