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Can I take Yougui Pills during my menstrual period?

May 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
If a patient's menstrual symptoms clearly indicate a kidney yang deficiency pattern, Yougui Wan (Right-Returning Pill) may be used under medical supervision. However, if excessive menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstruation, or other discomfort occurs during the menstrual period, Yougui Wan should not be taken. Women should also pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid excessive fatigue, maintain emotional well-being, and ensure balanced nutrition during menstruation to promote overall health.

If a patient's menstrual symptoms clearly belong to the category of kidney yang deficiency syndrome, Yougui Wan (Right-Returning Pill) may be taken under medical guidance. However, if heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstruation, or other discomforts occur during the menstrual period, taking Yougui Wan is not advisable. It is recommended to consult a doctor before taking any medication. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Yougui Wan is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine composed primarily of ingredients such as Rehmannia glutinosa (processed), cinnamon bark, Chinese yam, dodder seed, and deer horn gelatin. It functions to warm and tonify kidney yang, nourish essence, and stop spermatorrhea or leukorrhea. It is suitable for conditions caused by kidney yang deficiency, such as cold intolerance, cold limbs, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, light menstrual flow with pale color, or cold abdominal pain during menstruation. If a patient's menstrual symptoms clearly belong to kidney yang deficiency syndrome, and if its usage is recommended after TCM syndrome differentiation, it may be taken under a doctor's guidance. In such cases, this medication can help warm the uterus and improve blood circulation, generally without aggravating discomfort.

During menstruation, women's bodies are in a special physiological state, and some individuals may experience symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding or prolonged menstruation. At this time, blindly taking Yougui Wan may worsen menstrual discomfort or even cause serious gynecological problems, especially for women who already have conditions such as menorrhagia, irregular menstruation, or thickened endometrium. Therefore, if the above conditions exist during menstruation, self-administration of Yougui Wan is not recommended.

During the menstrual period, women should maintain good personal hygiene, avoid excessive fatigue, keep a cheerful mood, and ensure balanced nutrition to promote overall health.

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