Dr. Li Rui, proficient in both Chinese and western medicine, has more than 20 years of clinical experience in treating different types of menstrual disorders. She explained that the uterus and the liver are closely related. The liver’s function is to maintain the smooth flow of blood qi throughout the body. The dysfunction of the liver lead to disharmony of qi and blood, thus affect the menstrual cycle and always manifests as abdominal pain and distention etc.
Dr. Li said that with careful diagnosis and TCM treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine), menstruation related problems can be treated effectively.