Sudden Period Before Schedule in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different sudden period before schedule patterns according to TCM theory
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Sudden period before schedule, a deviation from the normal menstrual cycle, can be a source of distress and discomfort for many women. Synonyms for this condition include sudden excessive menstruation, unexpected heavy bleeding, and unplanned heavy flow. This symptom refers to menstrual bleeding that occurs significantly earlier than anticipated and is often characterized by an increased volume of blood. Understanding this symptom from both a medical and a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective is crucial for providing effective care and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a sudden period before schedule is viewed through the lens of holistic balance and energy flow. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on hormonal levels and reproductive health, TCM considers this symptom as a sign of underlying disharmony in the body's energy system.
TCM Patterns for Sudden Period Before Schedule
Heat
Causes: Flooding suddenly before schedule
Heat in the Blood
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Heat in Uterus Blood
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine, Constipation
Herbal Formulas for Sudden Period Before Schedule
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address sudden period before schedule
Qing Jing San
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Blood-Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat from the Intestines
- Stops bleeding
- Disperses wind
- Regulates Qi
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these sudden period before schedule patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Sudden Period Before Schedule Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Flooding suddenly before schedule
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...