Can an 18-year-old girl with severe dysmenorrhea drink Yi Mu Cao Granules?
Disease description:
My best friend suffers from severe abdominal pain every time she gets her period. A classmate told me she could try drinking Yi Mu Cao granules. I'm wondering if an 18-year-old girl with severe menstrual cramps can take Yi Mu Cao granules?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Whether an 18-year-old female with severe dysmenorrhea can take Yi Mu Cao Granules depends on her specific condition. If her menstrual flow is relatively light, she may take some Yi Mu Cao Granules. However, if her menstrual flow increases after taking the medication, she must stop immediately; otherwise, continued use could lead to heavy bleeding. If her menstrual flow is normal or already heavy, she should avoid taking Yi Mu Cao Granules, as this is a blood-activating and stasis-resolving medicine that may increase menstrual flow.
