Irregular Menstruation - Yue Jing Xian Hou Wu Ding Qi

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Definition

Irregular menstruation. Some times too early and sometimes too late by 1-2 weeks.

Causes and Pathological Mechanisms

Patterns

Kidney Qi Deficiency

  • Symptoms: Menstruation too early or delayed, small quantity, light colour, thin in quality, achy lower back and weak legs, dizziness and tinnitus and frequent urination.
  • Tongue: Pale tongue with thin white coating
  • Pulse: Deep and Thready
  • Treatment strategy: Strengthen kidney, tonify qi and nourish blood to regulate menstruation
  • Formula: Gu Yin Jian
  • Acupoints:

Spleen Qi Deficiency

  • Symptoms: Menstruation too early or delayed, large quantity, light colour, thin in quality, tired shen, lassitude, epigastrium and abdomen distension and a poor appetite.
  • Tongue: Pale tongue with thin coating
  • Pulse: Moderate
  • Treatment strategy: Strengthen spleen, tonify qi and nourish blood to regulate menstruation
  • Formula: Gui Pi Tang
  • Acupoints:

Liver Qi Stagnation

  • Symptoms: Menstruation too early or delayed, large or small quantity, dull red colour with clots, rough flow, distending pain in chest, breasts, hypochondria and Shao Fu, depressed and unhappy, frequent sigh, eructation and a poor appetite.
  • Tongue:
  • Pulse: Wiry
  • Treatment strategy: Soothe liver, relieve stagnation, harmonise blood to regulate menstruation
  • Formula: Xiao Yao San
  • Acupoints:

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