Most women have experienced menstrual problems: early or late periods, irregular flow, different colors of menstrual blood… In short, it's both frustrating and bothersome, affecting people of all ages. Below, registered Chinese medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing has compiled three frequently asked questions about menstruation and provided solutions to alleviate the anxieties of many women. Q1: What should I do if I haven't had my period for a month? A1: If you have had sexu

High work stress can easily lead to menstrual irregularities. A 48-year-old female engineer in Taiwan experienced irregular menstruation for over a year, likely due to prolonged work stress and irregular work schedules. After seeking medical help, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and recovered after treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Registered Chinese medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing explained that this condition is known as "metrorrhagia," which has man

Severe menstrual cramps and irregular periods may indicate endometriosis (commonly known as "chocolate tumors")! Registered Chinese Medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing shared a case with TOPick: a 28-year-old woman suffered from severe menstrual cramps for many years, with frequently delayed periods. After Western medical examination, she was diagnosed with endometriosis, but treatment was ineffective and affected her fertility. She then tried Chinese medicine. After six mon

Chocolate cysts are a common condition in women, a type of endometriosis. Besides causing severe menstrual cramps, chocolate cysts can also lead to infertility. Registered Chinese medicine practitioner Wong Ching-ching, in an interview with Sing Tao Daily, explained what chocolate cysts are and addressed common misconceptions about whether they should be removed. She also shared two cases of chocolate cysts. One case involved a 30-year-old patient with severe menstrual cramps