How to Stop Bleeding in Cases of Menorrhagia or Metrorrhagia

Uterine bleeding is an abnormal condition characterized by irregular vaginal bleeding occurring outside the normal menstrual period. It is particularly common among adolescent and perimenopausal women. Episodes of uterine bleeding can significantly impact a patient’s physical health and daily life. So, how can menorrhagia and metrorrhagia (excessive or prolonged uterine bleeding) be effectively controlled?

How to Control Menorrhagia and Metrorrhagia

Menorrhagia and metrorrhagia can be managed with hemostatic medications. Patients may take progesterone or synthetic progestins (e.g., medroxyprogesterone), which can effectively alleviate symptoms. When endometrial thickness is increased, combination therapy with testosterone propionate may be required. Although intramuscular injection of hormonal agents provides rapid symptom relief, oral hormone therapy—such as diethylstilbestrol or estradiol benzoate—may also be prescribed. Additionally, other hemostatic agents—including tranexamic acid and herbal hemostatics—may be used. However, specific medication regimens must be determined and supervised by a qualified physician; self-medication is strongly discouraged, and patients should strictly adhere to prescribed dosages and schedules.

In some patients, constitutional kidney qi deficiency predisposes them to uterine bleeding and menorrhagia/metrorrhagia. During menstruation, weakened kidney qi may lead to kidney yang deficiency, thereby triggering excessive or prolonged bleeding. Kidney deficiency not only contributes to uterine hemorrhage and menorrhagia but may also impair spleen function. Poor dietary habits and excessive physical or mental fatigue can further deplete spleen qi, resulting in bleeding disorders.

In daily life, patients should maintain regular, balanced eating habits—avoiding spicy, stimulating, or excessively rich foods—and refrain from binge eating or staying up late. We hope this information proves helpful.