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Menopause is a transitional period during which a woman’s ovarian function gradually declines until it ceases completely. It is marked by the onset of menstrual irregularities and ends with the permanent cessation of menstruation (menopause), which typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. During this period, some women may experience a series of … Read more
After deLivery, the residual blood and fluids retained in the uterus are known as “lochia.” Under normal conditions, lochia should be completely expelled within 20 days postpartum. However, if it continues to drip beyond this period, it is referred to as “persistent lochia.” Without timely support, prolonged persistence may affect the mother’s general well-being and … Read more
When a couple has been living together for at least 3 years, with normal reproductive function and sex life, and without contraception, failure to conceive is called infertility. Women who have never conceived are termed primary infertility; those who have had a previous pregnancy (birth or miscarriage) and then fail to conceive again for 2 … Read more
In healthy women, there is a small amount of white, odorless secretion in the vagina that naturally lubricates the vaginal mucosa. This physiological leukorrhea may increase around menstruation, during ovulation, and in pregnancy, without causing any discomfort. However, if the secretion significantly increases, changes in color, becomes sticky like glue or thin and watery, or … Read more
Beng Lou is the general term for vaginal bleeding in women outside of their menstrual period. The primary clinical manifestation is vaginal bleeding. When the bleeding is heavy and occurs suddenly, it is referred to as “Xue Beng” or “Beng Xia”; when the bleeding is scanty but persistent, it is known as “Lou Xia”. This … Read more
Under normal development, menstruation generally begins around the age of 14 in women. However, if menstruation has not occurred by age 18, or if the menstrual cycle has been established but then ceases for more than three months (excluding pregnancy and lactation), this is referred to as amenorrhea. The former is termed primary amenorrhea, and … Read more
Dysmenorrhea refers to a subjective signs of imbalance characterized by lower abdominal pain or lumbar pain occurring during menstruation or in the period just before or after menstruation, which may become severe and unbearable. The pain typically appears several hours after the onset of menstruation, but it can also begin 1–2 days before menstruation and … Read more
A menstrual cycle delayed by 8–9 days, or even occurring every 40–50 days, is called Delayed Menstruation (Yuejing Houqi). If it is only delayed by 3–5 days without any other signs of imbalance, it is not classified as Delayed Menstruation. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the occurrence of delayed menstruation with scanty flow involves … Read more
A menstrual cycle that advances by eight or nine days, or even results in two periods within one month, is termed “Preceded Menstruation”. If it only advances by three to five days without any other discomfort, it should be considered within the normal range. Preceded Menstruation often occurs together with heavy menstrual bleeding. Traditional Chinese … Read more
Heatstroke is an acute condition that occurs during summer or in high-temperature work environments. Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or excessively high temperatures are the main factors leading to this condition. The condition is most commonly seen in the elderly, individuals with weak constitutions, long-term bedridden patients, and postpartum women. Mild clinical manifestations may include … Read more