What are the commonly used traditional Chinese patent medicines in gynecology?

Gynecological Chinese patent medicines commonly include Fuke Qianjin Tablets, Huahong Tablets, Yimucao Granules, Wuji Bai Feng Pills, and Fuyankang Tablets, among others. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Fuke Qianjin Tablets: These have the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness, tonifying vital energy, and resolving blood stasis. They are specifically used to regulate gynecological inflammations caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, helping alleviate symptoms such as excessive vaginal discharge that is yellow and thick in consistency, abdominal pain, and improving blood and qi circulation within the pelvic cavity.

2. Huahong Tablets: Known for clearing heat and detoxifying, drying dampness to stop leukorrhea, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain, these tablets target leukorrhea and menstrual disorders caused by downward infiltration of damp-heat and stasis blocking the uterus. They help eliminate internal damp-heat, resolve blood stasis, and reduce discomforts such as soreness in the lower back and sacrum, and abdominal heaviness or distension.

3. Yimucao Granules: Their primary function is promoting blood circulation to regulate menstruation. They are suitable for menstrual irregularities and prolonged postpartum lochia due to blood stasis. These granules enhance blood and qi circulation, assist in expelling stagnant materials from the uterine cavity, regulate the menstrual cycle, and improve poor menstrual flow.

4. Wuji Bai Feng Pills: These pills nourish qi and blood, regulate menstruation, and stop abnormal vaginal discharge. They are particularly effective for treating physical weakness, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and menstrual disorders caused by deficiency of both qi and blood. By enriching qi and blood and strengthening the liver and kidneys, they improve overall constitution and restore normal menstrual rhythm.

5. Fuyankang Tablets: These can clear heat and dampness, regulate qi and activate blood circulation, and dissipate nodules and reduce swelling. They are used for leukorrhea caused by downward movement of damp-heat combined with toxic and stasis blockages. They help eliminate pathogenic damp-heat, disperse stagnant masses, and relieve symptoms such as excessive yellow vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain.

Gynecological Chinese patent medicines should be selected based on syndrome differentiation according to specific conditions. It is essential to clearly identify personal symptoms and underlying causes before taking any medication to avoid blind use. During treatment, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and cold foods, practice good personal hygiene, and seek timely medical advice to adjust the treatment plan if symptoms do not improve.