Dysmenorrhea · Cold with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Pelvis

Pattern Overview

Cold with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in dysmenorrhea, characterized by cold-induced uterine vasoconstriction, menstrual pain relieved by warmth, cold extremities, and dark menstrual blood with clots. The core pathogenesis is Cold invading the uterus causing Blood stasis, leading to uterine vasoconstriction, ischemia, and severe cramping pain.

Dysmenorrhea · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Pelvis

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic deficiency pattern in dysmenorrhea, characterized by ovarian dysfunction, dull menstrual pain, back pain, dizziness, and fatigue. The core pathogenesis is Liver and Kidney deficiency failing to nourish the uterus and meridians, leading to ovarian dysfunction, poor endometrial development, and menstrual pain.

Dysmenorrhea · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Pelvis

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in dysmenorrhea, characterized by elevated prostaglandin F2α, severe menstrual pain, dark menstrual blood with clots, and abdominal distension. The core pathogenesis is Liver Qi stagnation leading to Blood stasis in the uterus, causing uterine spasm, ischemia, and severe pain.

Dysmenorrhea · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Pelvis

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a common deficiency pattern in dysmenorrhea, characterized by uterine malnutrition, weak contractions, dull menstrual pain, fatigue, and pale complexion. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood failing to nourish the uterus, leading to weak uterine contractions, ischemia, and dull pain.

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