What foods should be avoided with functional uterine bleeding?

Written by Shen Li Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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When women suffer from dysfunctional uterine bleeding, they should be particularly careful with their diet. For example, most women at this time have pelvic congestion, so it is best not to eat cold or uncooked foods, as these can aggravate pelvic congestion, leading to increased bleeding or prolonged bleeding duration. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, or some proprietary Chinese medicines, such as the commonly seen saffron, which can also increase menstrual flow and vaginal bleeding. Most women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, if prolonged, can affect their immunity, leading to infections. Therefore, it is best to avoid spicy foods during this period to prevent exacerbating infections.

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Does functional uterine bleeding cause abdominal pain?

When women experience dysfunctional uterine bleeding, if this occurs during an anovulatory period, such as in adolescent or menopausal women, they generally do not experience abdominal pain. Some women have relatively regular menstrual cycles and only exhibit irregular bleeding between periods; these women still ovulate, and they may experience painful menstruation when their period comes. Furthermore, if dysfunctional uterine bleeding persists, it can lead to a decrease in a woman's immunity. Some women may develop concurrent gynecological inflammation, such as inflammation of the endometrium or adnexa. Even if menstruation does not occur, these women may experience abdominal pain, presenting as unilateral lower abdominal pain or heaviness, and the pain may intensify during menstruation.

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Is functional uterine bleeding serious?

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding severity varies from person to person, depending on the specific bleeding situation and individual differences. Some people have mild symptoms and can improve by changing their lifestyle, such as losing weight, gaining weight if underweight, avoiding staying up late, and maintaining a regular life schedule. However, in some cases, dysfunctional uterine bleeding can lead to severe anemia, ineffective drug treatments, or endometrial changes, requiring procedures like curettage.

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Is there a treatment for functional uterine bleeding?

Functional uterine bleeding is not considered a complex or difficult condition in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Therefore, when a woman suffers from functional uterine bleeding, treatment is possible. It is recommended that patients seek consultation at the gynecology clinic of their local hospital, undergo gynecological ultrasound and sex hormone tests among other related examinations, and adopt different treatments based on the results of these tests. Clinically, hormonal medications are commonly used for treatment. Many women experience significant improvement in their functional uterine bleeding after one to two treatment cycles. Most women will regain regular menstrual cycles.

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Is functional uterine bleeding heavy?

Functional uterine bleeding can be classified into different types. Clinically, some functional uterine bleeding can cause a large amount of bleeding in the vagina in a short period of time. In such cases, hemostatic treatment is crucial. If the patient does not receive timely hemostatic treatment, the continued vaginal bleeding and increasing blood loss can potentially lead to hemorrhagic shock. Therefore, in clinical practice, if there is a significant amount of functional uterine bleeding, diagnostic curettage is often used as a treatment approach. This method not only serves a diagnostic purpose but also achieves immediate hemostatic effects in a short duration.

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Functional uterine bleeding how many days

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding can last for various durations; it varies from person to person. Some experience a shortened menstrual cycle, decreased period duration, prolonged menstrual duration, or excessive menstrual flow. Others may only have an extended cycle, and still others experience irregular, heavy, or prolonged bleeding. The duration of bleeding is not fixed and varies between individuals. When dysfunctional uterine bleeding occurs, endocrine tests are necessary, and corresponding treatment is required to address the issue. It is essential to seek treatment as early as possible.