Absent or Irregular Periods

Absent or irregular periods in a woman of reproductive age, can be caused by various endocrine disorders, tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome, or anorexia nervosa, depending on the patient's age. Therefore, it is essential to first rule out any of these underlying conditions.

However, there are cases of functional amenorrhea, where no underlying condition is present.

In many cases, the absence of menstruation is associated with periods of stress and anxiety. However, not all women experiencing stress or anxiety suffer from amenorrhea. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the difference lies in the woman's nutritional status.

Even if a woman's nutritional status appears normal, without obvious signs of malnutrition, it is often linked to digestive disorders and malabsorption, which hinder the replenishment of nutrients and bodily fluids necessary to produce a sufficient blood volume.

In other cases, a decrease in total blood volume is due to prolonged periods of heavy menstrual bleeding. Blood tests may not always show abnormalities in blood parameters or signs of anemia, but pulse palpation may reveal a total blood volume lower than normal.

When total blood volume decreases, the body responds by preventing menstrual bleeding to preserve blood levels.

These patients require a proper diet, regulation of digestive function, and the necessary nutrients to reverse this condition and restore a normal menstrual cycle.