TCM's skillful treatment of irregular menstruation

After two years of marriage, 28-year-old Zheng Yue and her husband decided to have a child, so Zheng Yue quit her well-paid job and stayed at home to recuperate. However, Zheng Yue has been feeling depressed lately.

It turned out that Zheng Yue had been having heavy menstrual flow for the past year. She originally thought it was because she was too busy at work, but she gradually realized that it was abnormal. Every time she had her menstrual flow, not only was it heavy, but it often took about 10 days to stop. During her menstrual period, Zheng Yue could clearly feel mental fatigue. In addition, Zheng Yue always had diarrhea during her menstrual period, accompanied by abdominal pain and loss of appetite. In order to have a healthy baby, Zheng Yue decided to go see a doctor.

TCM diagnosis: weak pulse, little tongue coating. Zheng Yue has irregular menstruation caused by liver qi stagnation and spleen dysfunction, and is suitable for treatment based on the principles of invigorating qi and strengthening spleen, soothing liver and harmonizing stomach.

Prescription: Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, processed Cyperus rotundus, white peony root, stir-fried Saposhnikovia divaricata, Agrimoniae scabra, charcoal-coated Alpinia oxyphylla, stir-fried Gastrodia elata, Alpinia oxyphylla, Xiangsha Liujun Pills (decoction). Decoction in water, 1 dose per day,

At the second visit: After 7 doses of Chinese medicine, Zheng Yue's menstrual volume has basically returned to normal, the symptoms of diarrhea during menstruation have also improved significantly, and her appetite has improved, but her pulse and tongue are the same as before. The doctor believes that she should be rested.

Prescription: Poria, Codonopsis, stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, stir-fried White Peony Root, roasted Licorice root, Tangerine peel, stir-fried Barley sprout, Alpinia oxyphylla, processed Cyperus rotundus, Angelica sinensis, Xiangsha Liujun Pills (decoction). Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, 7 doses in total.

During the third visit: Zheng Yue's mental state has improved significantly, her appetite is much better than before, and all symptoms have basically disappeared. Based on Zheng Yue's condition, the doctor decided to use the Guishao Liujun method to nourish blood and strengthen the spleen to consolidate the condition.

Prescription: Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, roasted Licorice root, stir-fried Angelica sinensis, stir-fried White Peony Root, Tangerine Peel, Coix Seed, Chinese Yam. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, 7 doses in total.