Generally, the menstrual cycle of women is 21-35 days, and the amount of menstrual blood in one menstrual cycle reaches 20-60 ml. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, only when the menstrual cycle, menstrual volume, color, and texture meet the requirements can menstruation be considered normal. No matter which item does not meet the standard, it is considered abnormal menstruation. Chinese medicine judges the type according to the menstrual reaction, and the regulatory methods are also different.
In traditional Chinese medicine, menstruation is divided into four types according to the characteristics and symptoms during menstruation:
1. Slippery type: Menstruation comes on time, the amount of bleeding is moderate, the color is bright red, the menstrual blood flows smoothly, and there are no obvious discomfort and pain. This belongs to the normal menstruation type.
2. Stagnant type: Menstruation is usually late or prolonged, the amount of bleeding is small, the color is dark red or brown, blood clots may occur, lower abdominal pain before and during menstruation, poor mental state, chills and cold limbs. This type is caused by blood stasis and needs to be regulated.
3. Flooding type: Menstruation comes early or frequently, the amount of bleeding is large, the menstrual blood flows out swiftly, it is difficult to clean up, there may be dizziness, palpitations and shortness of breath. This type is related to spleen and kidney deficiency as well as loss of consolidation. It needs to be stopped urgently.
4. Painful type: There is intense pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation, nausea and vomiting may occur, the amount of bleeding and color are normal, and the pain is relieved after menstruation. This type is mostly caused by liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, and analgesia as well as activating blood circulation are needed.
In clinical treatment, Chinese medicine treatment should be based on syndrome differentiation according to the type of menstruation and specific symptoms. The treatment methods include oral administration of Chinese patent medicines or decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, etc. By regulating menstruation, relieving pain and improving symptoms, the purpose of treatment can be achieved.
What types of menstruation are there?
1. Stagnant blood type
The characteristics of stagnant blood type menstruation are pain. 3-5 days before menstruation, there is discomfort in the lower abdomen. There is severe pain in the lower abdomen 2 days before menstruation; the menstrual blood is dark red and sticky. There are blood clots. If not regulated, it is very likely to suffer from uterine fibroids and adenomyosis. Such people should drink more ginger brown sugar water and rosehip hawthorn tea; moderate exercise should be maintained, and the weekly exercise time should exceed 2.5 hours; keep warm, do not catch cold, especially keep the lower abdomen warm.
2. Deficiency type
The characteristics of deficiency type menstruation are deficiency. Often feel headache, dizziness, blackness in front of the eyes after sudden standing up, decreased memory, accompanied by low back pain; the color of menstrual blood is light red and thin in texture; there will be obvious fatigue and fatigue throughout the body after menstruation is about to end. This type of person mainly lacks qi and blood. Pay more attention to rest in daily life and do not let yourself get too tired; eat more foods with the effects of nourishing qi and blood, such as longan lotus seeds, astragalus and red dates as well as wolfberries.
3. Qi depression type
The characteristics of qi depression type menstruation are dryness. Bad temper, especially irritable, anxious and anxious before menstruation, acne on the face, obvious bloating in the breasts and ribs, often accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, menstruation is always early or late. Such people should actively regulate their emotions and do things they like to distract themselves; eat appropriate fruits such as oranges and oranges with the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, or drink mint tea or chrysanthemum tea.
4. Fear of cold type
The characteristics are feeling cold in the abdomen and lumbosacral area during menstruation, especially obvious after cold exposure. Menstruation is delayed, menstrual blood is dark or pale, and there are often blood clots. Such women should focus on keeping their lower limbs and lower abdomen warm, drink warm water, and often apply heat to the lower abdomen; eat appropriate warm foods such as lamb, ginger longan and dog meat as well as jujubes, and insist on soaking feet in hot water.
5. Internal heat type
The characteristics are early menstruation, long duration of menstruation, increased menstrual volume, deep red or bright red menstrual blood, sticky texture, often accompanied by dry mouth, irritability, fear of heat, yellow urine and dry stools. Such people should eat appropriate foods with cooling and moisturizing effects, such as pears, celery and lotus root.
Kind reminder
Determine which type you belong to according to the above symptoms and consciously adjust your life. No matter what type of menstruation, pay attention to personal hygiene, change sanitary napkins frequently, avoid intercourse, hip baths and swimming, etc. to avoid infection.