Can spleen deficiency constipation lead to missed periods?

Dec 18, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am a patient with spleen deficiency and frequently suffer from constipation. This month, my menstruation is significantly delayed. Can constipation due to spleen deficiency cause amenorrhea?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
脾虚便秘有可能会导致月经不来。脾虚的Patient通常情况下会对饮食产生一定的影响,多数的Patient会不思饮食或者进食过少,从而影响人体的能量供应以及营养的摄入,Symptoms比较严重时会影响到月经,导致月经不来的情况发生。另外脾虚的Patient还会导致体内气血不足,气血亏损也会导致月经失调或者月经延迟的Symptoms。