Adenomyosis

a common disease in gynecology which is hard to cure

is caused by the invasion of endometrial glands and stroma into the myometrium

with progressive and aggravated dysmenorrhea as its major clinical manifestation. It falls into the category of "dysmenorrhea" in traditional Chinese medicine according to its clinical manifestations. Master of traditional Chinese medicine Xiao Chengzong believes that the main pathogenesis of dysmenorrhea induced by adenomyosis is kidney Yang deficiency

cold coagulation and blood stasis. Kidney Yang deficiency is considered to be the basis of its pathogenesis

while cold coagulation and blood stasis is the pathological feature. In pattern differentiation and treatment

equal attention should be paid to both warming and unblocking

and to both symptoms and root causes. Professor Xiao’s experience with modified Huluba Pill in treating dysmenorrhea caused by adenomyosis is presented from the following aspects of warming Yang to dissipate cold

moving Qi to relieve pain

transforming blood stasis and unblocking meridians stage-based treatment

strengthening and supporting healthy Qi

and harmonizing Qi and blood. Professor Xiao’s ideas of treatment and medication are presented in combination with clinical medical records.