What is the reason for a long menstrual period?

Every woman has her menstrual period every month, and the duration of each woman's menstrual period is different. Some women have their menstrual period too short, some have their menstrual period too long, some even have no menstrual period in a month, and some even have their menstrual period only twice a month. These situations are all abnormal, but many women, especially female students, do not understand that menstruation is very important for women and should not be taken lightly, which will cause some harm. Not long ago, a friend of mine had a long menstrual period, so let's talk about the reasons for a long menstrual period.

Menstrual irregularity refers to a type of disease in which the menstrual cycle, period, and menstrual volume are abnormal. It includes early menstruation, late menstruation, irregular menstruation, prolonged menstruation, heavy menstruation, and scanty menstruation. The causes and pathogenesis of irregular menstruation are mainly due to the seven emotions or the six exogenous evils, or congenital kidney deficiency, multiple childbirths, excessive labor and fatigue, which damage the internal organs, cause dysfunction of the kidneys, liver and spleen, and imbalance of qi and blood, resulting in damage to the Chong and Ren meridians and irregular menstruation.

Qi and blood deficiency type: menstrual cycle is advanced or delayed, menstrual volume increases or decreases, menstrual period is prolonged, color is light, and quality is thin. Or there may be pain in the lower abdomen, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is pale red and the pulse is thready and weak. Treatment should focus on nourishing both Qi and blood. You can use Buzhong Yiqi Pills, Shiquan Dabu Pills, Wuji Baifeng Pills, Bazhen Yimu Pills, Babao Kunshun Pills, Nujin Pills, Danggui Tiaojing Pills, Danggui Hongzao Granules, Guipi Pills, Siwu Heji, etc.

Cold blood type: delayed menstruation, less blood volume, dark color and blood clots. Cold pain in the lower abdomen, relieved by heat, aversion to cold and cold limbs. The tongue coating is white and the pulse is deep and tight. Treatment should be based on warming the meridians and dispersing cold. You can use Ai Fu Nuan Gong Pills, Tian Qi Tong Jing Powder, Jin Kui Wen Jing Pills, etc.

Blood heat type:

1. Excessive heat type: early menstruation, heavy flow, dark red or purple color, thick and sticky texture, with blood clots. Accompanied by irritability, flushed face and dry mouth, short and yellow urine, and dry and hard stools. The tongue is red, the tongue coating is yellow, and the pulse is rapid. The treatment is suitable for clearing away heat, cooling blood, regulating menstruation and stopping bleeding. You can use Qingjing Granules, Fenglun Hemostatic Tablets, Sihongdan, etc.

2. Deficiency-heat type: early menstruation, prolonged menstruation, heavy flow, red color and thick texture. Or accompanied by flushing of the cheeks and hotness in the palms and soles of feet. The tongue is red, with little coating, and the pulse is thready and rapid. Clears heat, nourishes yin, regulates menstruation and stops bleeding. Qingjing Granules and Gujing Pills can be used.

Qi stagnation and blood stasis type: Menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation is more or less, the color is purple-red, there are clots, and the menstruation is not smooth. Or it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, or distension and pain in the chest, flanks, breasts, and lower abdomen, abdominal distension and discomfort, purple tongue or petechiae, thin white or thin yellow tongue coating, and stringy or astringent pulse. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain. You can use Xiaoyao Pills, Qizhi Xiangfu Pills, Cihang Pills, Shaofu Zhuyu Pills, Yueyueshu Granules, Shixiao Powder, Danggui Extract Tablets, Fuke Desheng Pills, Tiaojing Buxue Pills, etc.

In fact, these problems still require women to pay more attention to their bodies and eating habits in daily life, and avoid having menstrual periods that are too long. This is very important for having a baby in the future. If you have time, women should learn more about this. When encountering this situation, you should not panic, take medicine indiscriminately, or feel depressed. This will make your body even more uncomfortable. Women should keep in mind what I said above, and I hope everyone has a good body.