In a woman's life, menstruation is an important sign of growth and maturity. The normal cycle and regularity of menstruation is an important manifestation of a woman's physical health. However, many women have experienced irregular menstruation, which has caused a lot of trouble in their lives. Irregular menstruation may seem like a trivial matter, but in fact it may hide the hidden danger of ** disease. Today, we are going to talk about the syndrome differentiation of menstrual irregularities to help you better understand and cope with this problem.
Definition and classification of menstrual irregularities.
First, let's clarify the definition of menstrual irregularities. Irregular menstruation refers to abnormal changes in the menstrual cycle, menstrual period, menstrual flow, menstrual color, etc., which are commonly seen in early, delayed, and irregular bleeding. Menstrual irregularities can be divided into two main categories: cyclic menstrual irregularities and noncyclic menstrual irregularities. Cyclic menstrual irregularities include early, delayed, short- or long-term cycles; An acyclical menstrual irregularity is a menstrual cycle that does not have an irregularity, or a stop menstrual cycle.
Syndrome differentiation of menstrual irregularities
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that menstrual irregularities are caused by the dysfunction of the liver, spleen and kidneys, damage to the two pulses of Chongren, and poor flow of qi and blood. According to TCM theory, menstrual irregularities can be divided into the following types:
Qi deficiency type.
Qi deficiency type menstrual irregularities are mainly manifested as early menstrual cycle, or prolonged menstrual period, heavy menstrual blood, light color, and poor quality, accompanied by fatigue, paleness, loss of appetite and other symptoms. **Qi deficiency type menstrual irregularity, should take the principle of replenishing qi and consolidating the foundation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and can choose to use traditional Chinese medicine such as angelica, astragalus, and ginseng**.
Blood deficiency type. Blood deficiency type menstrual irregularities are mainly manifested as delayed menstrual cycles, or shortened menstrual periods, small menstrual blood, light color, thin color, accompanied by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, paleness and other symptoms. **Blood deficiency type menstrual irregularity, should take the principle of blood nourishment, beauty, menstrual regulation and pain relief, you can choose to use Ejiao, Rehman, white peony and other traditional Chinese medicines**.
Renal deficiency type. Kidney deficiency type menstrual irregularities are mainly manifested as irregular menstrual cycles, or small menstrual flow, dark and thick color, accompanied by symptoms such as soreness in the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, and frequent nocturia. **Kidney deficiency type menstrual irregularity, should take the principle of nourishing the kidney and nourishing blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and can choose to use traditional Chinese medicine such as eucommia, parasitic, and dogwood**.
Blood stasis type. Blood stasis type menstrual irregularities are mainly manifested as early or delayed menstrual cycles, prolonged menstrual periods, more or less menstrual blood, dark and lumpy, accompanied by symptoms such as pain in the lower abdomen and poor menstrual blood discharge. **Blood stasis type menstrual irregularity, should take the principle of blood circulation and blood stasis, menstrual regulation and pain relief, you can choose to use peach kernel, safflower, Chuanxiong and other traditional Chinese medicines**.
Phlegm-damp type. Phlegm-damp menstrual irregularities are mainly manifested as delayed menstrual cycles, shortened menstrual periods, low menstrual blood, light color and thick texture, accompanied by symptoms such as heavy body, chest tightness and vomiting, and loss of appetite. **Phlegm-damp menstrual irregularity, should take the principle of dampness and phlegm, menstrual regulation and pain relief, you can choose Poria cocos, Ze Yuan, tangerine peel and other traditional Chinese medicine**.
Life care and prevention.
In addition to medications**, life care is also an important means to adjust menstrual irregularities. Here are some suggestions:
1.Maintain a good sleep schedule and avoid staying up late.
2.Maintain emotional stability and avoid excessive mood swings.
3.The diet should be light, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and eat less spicy, greasy, raw and cold food.
4.Exercise appropriately to enhance your physical fitness.
5.Keep ** clean and avoid using poor quality sanitary napkins.
6.Conduct regular examinations and detect diseases in a timely manner.
Menstrual irregularities are the most common symptoms, and understanding their syndrome differentiation and classification is conducive to our better self-regulation and prevention. Of course, if the menstrual irregularities are severe or last for a long time, you should seek medical attention in time so as not to miss the best time. I hope this article helps you all and may every woman have a healthy and regular menstrual cycle!
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