What to do if a 18-year-old has an infantile uterus and hasn't started menstruating
Dec 17, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
An underdeveloped uterus at age 18 causing delayed menstruation can be alleviated through general treatment, medication, physical therapy, surgical treatment, acupuncture, and other methods, including lifestyle improvements, heat application, and massage. Patients should first undergo examination and then choose an appropriate treatment plan based on their individual condition to promote recovery.
Generally, infantile uterus is a common type of uterine developmental disorder, and "Yi Ma" refers to menstruation. An infantile uterus in an 18-year-old can lead to delayed menstruation, which can be alleviated through general treatment, drug therapy, physical therapy, surgical treatment, acupuncture treatment, and other approaches. If discomfort occurs, prompt medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. General Treatment
If menstruation is affected by an infantile uterus, it is recommended to regulate lifestyle to promote normal menstruation, such as maintaining regular sleep patterns, appropriately increasing physical activity, and maintaining a positive mental state. Once the causative factors are removed, symptoms may gradually improve.
2. Drug Therapy
An infantile uterus may affect hormone secretion, leading to reduced estrogen levels and consequently delayed menstruation. It is recommended to promptly use medications such as progesterone capsules, dydrogesterone tablets, estradiol valerate tablets under a doctor's guidance to promote uterine maturation and restore normal endometrial function.
3. Physical Therapy
If drug therapy proves ineffective, physical therapy may be combined under medical guidance, such as heat application and massage. These methods promote blood circulation in the uterine area by applying warmth to the skin, thereby regulating menstruation and improving symptoms such as scanty menstrual flow and delayed periods.
4. Surgical Treatment
If there are symptoms such as uterine malformation or abnormal uterine size and drug therapy proves ineffective, surgical intervention may be necessary. It is recommended to undergo hysteroscopic surgery under a doctor's guidance. This procedure uses an endoscope to visualize the uterine cavity, remove the affected areas, and perform uterine reconstruction.
5. Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture treatment achieves therapeutic effects by stimulating specific acupoints with needles. For menstrual delay caused by an infantile uterus, acupoints such as the uterine point and Sanyinjiao point can be selected, which can help promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. It can assist women in regulating their menstrual cycle and restoring normal menstruation.
Patients are advised to choose an appropriate treatment method according to their individual conditions to avoid delaying treatment. During the treatment process, regular follow-up visits to the hospital are necessary, allowing doctors to adjust the treatment plan based on the patient's recovery progress, thus promoting physical recovery.
