2. Middle-Aged Women’s Health Consultation

2. Middle-Aged Women’s Health Consultation

Q: Female, 42 years old. At age 29, she gave birth to a baby with excessive amniotic fluid and severe postpartum hemorrhage. Now her face is yellow, she has many spots, moderate fatty liver, waist circumference of 107 cm, and abdominal circumference of 103 cm. She also exhibits menopausal symptoms. What traditional Chinese medicines should she take?

A: You’re overweight, and overweight individuals in middle age are prone to: ① cholecystitis; ② arteriosclerosis and hypertension; ③ premature ovarian failure. You should increase physical activity, adopt a mostly vegetarian diet, maintain a positive attitude, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms appear.

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Q: 28 years old, married for 2 years, has always had severe dysmenorrhea. Every time half a month before menstruation, my abdomen hurts; even during ovulation, I feel like my period is coming. Especially after using the toilet or engaging in vigorous exercise, the pain worsens. Once menstruation starts, the symptoms disappear. There is also an inflammatory mass in the left fallopian tube. What could be the cause, and can traditional Chinese medicine cure it?

A: The adnexal mass may be an adnexal cyst, which is somewhat related to dysmenorrhea. For treating this condition, traditional Chinese medicine should be the first choice. Through syndrome differentiation and treatment, dysmenorrhea can be cured, and the mass can shrink. I do not recommend Western medicine's approach of performing surgery lightly.