Can I take Xue Fu Zhu Yu Wan during my menstrual period?
Whether or not to take Xuefu Zhuyu Pills during menstruation should be determined according to the specific menstrual condition. They may be taken under medical guidance when menstrual flow is light, accompanied by blood clots or dysmenorrhea, but should not be taken if menstrual flow is normal or heavy. The analysis is as follows:
Xuefu Zhuyu Pills have the functions of promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis and regulating qi to relieve pain. They are commonly used to treat symptoms such as headaches, chest pain, insomnia, dreams, palpitations caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and can also alleviate gynecological problems such as dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea to a certain extent. Whether Xuefu Zhuyu Pills can be taken during menstruation mainly depends on the specific menstrual condition.
If the menstrual flow is light, menstrual blood is discharged poorly, accompanied by blood clots or dysmenorrhea, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills may be appropriately taken under a doctor's guidance. Their blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects help promote the discharge of menstrual blood and relieve dysmenorrheal symptoms.
If the menstrual flow is already normal or heavy, taking Xuefu Zhuyu Pills may cause further increase in menstrual flow, even triggering menorrhagia, leading to anemia. Therefore, they should not be taken in such cases.
Xuefu Zhuyu Pills are prescription medications and should be used rationally under a doctor's guidance to avoid self-medicating blindly. The doctor will determine whether it is suitable for you to take them and adjust the dosage according to your individual constitution, medical condition, and menstrual status. During the course of taking these pills, closely monitor menstrual flow, color, and physical reactions. If menstrual flow increases abnormally, menstruation lasts longer than usual, or other discomforts occur, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention.