Intermenstrual or Mid-Cycle Bleeding

These flashcards cover key concepts related to intermenstrual or mid-cycle bleeding, including definitions, clinical importance, pathogenesis, symptoms, treatment approaches, and herbal remedies.

Intermenstrual Bleeding

Vaginal bleeding that occurs during the menstrual cycle but outside the menstrual phase, typically between cycle days 10 and 16.

What are the main causes and pathogenesis of Intermenstrual Bleeding in EAM?

• Pathogenesis: Result of internal movement of yin and yang qi, leading to restlessness or insecurity within the sea of blood during ovulation.\n- Key Disease Patterns (Causes): Kidney Yin Deficiency, Damp Heat, Blood Stasis.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Kidney Yin Deficiency: Pathomechanism

Yin deficiency coupled with internal heat, causing frenetic blood flow. This results in irregular spotting between menstrual cycles, often accompanied by symptoms like heat sensations and night sweats.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Kidney Yin Deficiency: Clinical Presentation

Bleeding/spotting between cycle days 10-16, aching low back, abdominal distention, sticky or reddish vaginal discharge.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Kidney Yin Deficiency: Herbal Treatment

Liang Di Tang, which includes ingredients like Sheng Di Huang and E Jiao.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Kidney Yin Deficiency: Acupuncture Treatment

Not specified in the note.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Damp Heat: Pathomechanism

Dampness and heat combine, causing excessive yang movement and agitated blood.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Damp Heat: Clinical Presentation

Bleeding/spotting between cycle days 10-16, aching low back, abdominal distention, sticky or reddish vaginal discharge.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Damp Heat: Herbal Treatment

Not specified in the note.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Damp Heat: Acupuncture Treatment

Not specified in the note.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Blood Stasis: Pathomechanism

External pathogens or internal emotional damage, invoking qi constraint, leading to obstruction of blood flow.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Blood Stasis: Clinical Presentation

Bleeding/spotting between cycle days 10-16, aching low back, abdominal distention, sticky or reddish vaginal discharge.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Blood Stasis: Herbal Treatment

Not specified in the note.

Intermenstrual bleeding d/t Blood Stasis: Acupuncture Treatment

Not specified in the note.