What medication can be taken for prolonged menstrual periods with persistent bleeding?
Disease description:
My menstrual period this month has lasted nearly ten days and still hasn't stopped. What medication should I take for this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
When menstruation lasts for a prolonged period and does not clear up completely, medication should be selected based on the specific underlying cause. The following are several commonly used medications and their functions:
1. Hemostatic agents: such as Gongxinning Capsules, Baogong Zhixue Granules, etc. These drugs have effects of cooling blood to stop bleeding and promoting blood circulation to relieve pain, and are suitable for symptoms of excessive menstrual flow and prolonged, irregular uterine bleeding.
2. Progestin agents: If prolonged or persistent menstrual bleeding is related to endometrial hyperplasia, hemostatic treatment may include progestins such as dydrogesterone tablets or progesterone capsules.
3. Antibiotics: If prolonged or persistent menstruation is caused by infections such as vaginitis or cervicitis, antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin may be prescribed under medical supervision.
4. Blood-nourishing and menstruation-regulating agents: If hormonal imbalance leads to menstrual disorders, blood-tonifying and menstruation-regulating medications such as Wuji Baifeng Pills or Bazhen Granules may be used to regulate the menstrual cycle.
