Managing Uterine Fibroids: Tea Choices and Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
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...
Dr. Zhang Chunfang Reply:
Drinking tea is fine, but I do not recommend hand-shaken beverages. Soaking black beans in water until they sprout is more nutritious, and consuming them in moderation every other day is not a concern. Please make sure to have regular follow-ups with your gynecologist regarding t...[Read More] Managing Uterine Fibroids: Tea Choices and Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding the Risks of Senna Leaf Dosage in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Senna leaf dosage Hello, Dr. Lai. I am currently receiving treatment for uterine fibroids at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic. Recently, I have been experiencing bowel movements only every three to four days. The physician added 0.25 grams of senna leaf to my original herbal...
Dr. Lai Huilian Reply:
Dear Ms. YX, I would like to clarify a few points: 1. The daily intake limit announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare is set at 12 milligrams, which primarily refers to the content of sennosides in senna leaves. However, traditional Chinese medicine often uses the whole ...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Senna Leaf Dosage in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Dietary and Herbal Impacts on Fibrocystic Breasts and Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids and breast fibrocystic changes? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about dietary and medication issues related to breast examinations. I have several fibrocystic masses, with the largest being four centimeters. I have also had fluid drained from uterine fibroids,...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello: Regarding the educational article on soy milk and estrogen, you can search for these two keywords to find detailed articles that explain the topic more clearly than I can type here. The other two questions can also be researched in the same way; reading several articles wi...[Read More] Understanding Dietary and Herbal Impacts on Fibrocystic Breasts and Uterine Fibroids
Diet and Herbal Remedies for Managing Adenomyosis Symptoms
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, ...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chen, Regarding the diet for uterine fibroids or adenomyosis, it is advisable to minimize exposure to foods that contain phytoestrogens. As for the soy products you mentioned, significant adverse effects would require excessive consumption. For other dietary considerat...[Read More] Diet and Herbal Remedies for Managing Adenomyosis Symptoms
Can You Continue Taking Borage or Evening Primrose with Uterine Fibroids?
Can I continue to eat this? Hello, doctor: May I ask if it is safe to continue taking borage or evening primrose oil if I have uterine fibroids? Thank you.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend, Thank you for your message. Both borage and evening primrose have anti-inflammatory properties and anticoagulant effects. When uterine fibroids cause excessive menstrual bleeding, the dosage of these two supplements should be reduced. Wishing you health and ...[Read More] Can You Continue Taking Borage or Evening Primrose with Uterine Fibroids?
Can I Continue Taking Herbal Medicine After Stopping Bleeding?
Is the bleeding stopped? Can I continue to take it? Hello, Dr. Yan. I am 48 years old. Recently, my menstrual period lasted for over ten days with continuous spotting. I consulted a gynecologist who administered progesterone, indicating it would help regulate my cycle, and indeed...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear online friend, Thank you for your letter. Regarding the issue of menstruation returning a day after receiving a progesterone injection, this should be discussed with your original obstetrician-gynecologist. Since your menstrual flow has cleared, you can continue taking the ...[Read More] Can I Continue Taking Herbal Medicine After Stopping Bleeding?
Does Longan and Red Dates Affect Uterine Fibroids? Insights for Women
Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I drink longan and red dates after my menstrual period, but I've heard that longan and red dates can cause uterine fibroids to grow larger. Is that true? I am thirty years old, but I have a lot of gray hair. Why is that?
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Shunxin / 30 / Online User, Hello, 1. To my knowledge, there is currently no definitive evidence or literature indicating that consuming longan and red dates after menstruation will cause uterine fibroids to enlarge; this may be merely hearsay. The enlargement of uterine f...[Read More] Does Longan and Red Dates Affect Uterine Fibroids? Insights for Women
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Growth and Uterine Fibroids Treatment
Growth Hello, my daughter is entering the fourth grade this year (turning 10 years old at the end of October), and she is 140 cm tall. Her breasts have started to develop. When should she take bone growth medicine? Additionally, can uterine fibroids be treated with traditional Ch...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Hello: 1. For females, the optimal timing for growth spurts occurs when tenderness appears below the nipples, which is also referred to as breast budding; at this stage, girls typically have not yet started menstruating. 2. Uterine fibroids can be treated with traditional Chinese...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine for Growth and Uterine Fibroids Treatment
Can Si Wu Tang Be Used for Endometriosis and Uterine Cysts?
Si Wu Tang issue Is it safe to take Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) if I have endometriosis, chocolate cysts, or uterine fibroids? If I want to take it, what additional herbal ingredients should I include?
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizen: Hello Lili, regarding your question: Here is the response. The conditions you mentioned, "endometriosis," "chocolate cysts," and "uterine fibroids," are among the most common benign tumors and gynecological diseases in women's pelv...[Read More] Can Si Wu Tang Be Used for Endometriosis and Uterine Cysts?
Managing Uterine Fibroids: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Surgery
Uterine fibroids I would like to ask: 1. My fibroid is over six centimeters, and I usually don't have many symptoms, only abdominal pain during my menstrual cycle, with a lot of blood clots and heavier bleeding. The Western doctor recommends surgery. Can Traditional Chinese ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
A six-centimeter fibroid is considered large, and treating it with traditional Chinese medicine may not yield quick results. If the condition is prolonged, excessive monthly bleeding could lead to anemia, which is not good for the body; therefore, it is not advisable to manage it...[Read More] Managing Uterine Fibroids: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Surgery
Evening Primrose Oil: Benefits for Irregular Periods and Fibroids
Evening primrose Dear Dr. Peng: 1. What are the benefits of evening primrose oil, and can it help improve symptoms of irregular or prolonged menstrual periods? 2. Can evening primrose oil be used in conjunction with ginger and black sugar water? 3. If there are fibroids in th...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Irregular or prolonged menstrual periods can have many causes. If it is due to hormonal deficiency, evening primrose oil may be considered. If prolonged menstruation is caused by poor uterine contractions or a deficiency in qi and blood, evening primrose oil may not necessarily b...[Read More] Evening Primrose Oil: Benefits for Irregular Periods and Fibroids
Managing Uterine Fibroids with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Patient's Guide
Uterine fibroids Dear Doctor, I underwent surgery in July to remove endometriosis, and I also have a uterine fibroid measuring less than 2 cm. I experience menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding lasting about 5 days, along with blood clots. I would like to know if it is advisable to...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Endometriosis has a high recurrence rate and can cause dysmenorrhea; it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.[Read More] Managing Uterine Fibroids with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Patient's Guide