Will taking Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsules lead to early menstruation?

Consumption of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsule may lead to early menstruation.
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsule belongs to Chinese patent medicine, which is mainly composed of Gui Zhi, Poria, Paeonia lactiflora, Peach kernel and Mudan Pi, with the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can be used for treating menstrual closure, dysmenorrhea and post-partum dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis and obstruction of collaterals, and also can be used for patients with uterine fibroids, endometriosis, cystic hyperplasia of the breast, and hyperplasia of the prostate gland, which are caused by blood stasis and obstruction of collaterals.
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsule in Gui Zhi, peach kernel and other ingredients have the effect of warming the meridians, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which has a certain effect on the female menstrual cycle, so some patients may lead to early menstruation or increased menstrual flow and other cases, usually need to stop taking the drug during the menstrual period. Pregnant women need to avoid taking it.
In addition, some patients taking Gui Zhi Fu Ling Capsules may also experience stomach discomfort, stomach pain and other symptoms, usually after stopping the drug can disappear on its own, if there is persistent, serious discomfort, should be promptly consulted. It is recommended to take this medicine under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner’s diagnosis, and not blindly self-medication, so as to avoid serious effects, affecting the health of the body.