Prolonged Lochia in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different prolonged lochia patterns according to TCM theory
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Prolonged lochia refers to the condition where postpartum bleeding and discharge, known as lochia, extends beyond the typical four to six-week period following childbirth. This condition encompasses a range of manifestations, including ongoing lochia, excessive postpartum discharge, and lochia retention. Understanding and identifying prolonged lochia is essential for ensuring postpartum health and well-being.
Traditional Chinese Medicine perceives prolonged lochia as a manifestation of imbalance in the bodys vital energies after childbirth. It underscores the importance of restoring harmony following the significant physiological changes experienced during delivery.
In TCM, the resolution of prolonged lochia involves identifying and correcting underlying disharmonies, which may involve imbalances in Qi (vital energy), blood, or other fundamental bodily elements.
TCM Patterns for Prolonged Lochia
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause prolonged lochia
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)
Purple tongue with dark spots
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)
Purple tongue with dark spots
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Herbal Formulas for Prolonged Lochia
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address prolonged lochia