Infertility / Pregnancy Prep

Q I was told my AMH is low and my ovarian age is high. Is pregnancy really possible in this state?

A. A low AMH means the number of remaining eggs is small, but it does not mean pregnancy is impossible. By focusing on a single ovulation to raise egg quality and the uterine environment, and combining appropriate procedures, you can improve your chances.

Q I have polycystic ovary syndrome and barely menstruate. Can pregnancy preparation be done together even in a case like this?

A. Yes, the ovulatory disorder of polycystic ovary syndrome is addressed together with pregnancy preparation. Combining treatment that restores ovulation rhythm with obstetric ovulation management helps irregular cycles settle and improves your chances of pregnancy.

Q My periods are late and light, I'm always tired, and my hands and feet are cold. Can a body like this improve along with pregnancy preparation?

A. Late, light periods together with easy fatigue and cold hands and feet can be signs of deficient qi and blood. Combining treatment that replenishes qi and blood and supports uterine circulation helps these accompanying symptoms improve together and aids pregnancy preparation.

Q What should I do at home first to build a body that conceives well?

A. The basics are going to bed before 11 p.m. to protect your hormone rhythm, keeping the lower abdomen warm with a heat pack or foot bath, and eating mainly warm foods. A light walk to support pelvic circulation also helps.

Q My stress has gotten severe as conceiving takes longer. Does the mind really affect pregnancy too?

A. Yes, excessive stress can disturb the hormonal axis and autonomic nervous system that regulate ovulation, affecting menstrual rhythm and pregnancy preparation. Easing tension through a regular routine and sufficient rest helps.

Q If I get pregnant while taking herbal medicine, can I keep taking it? And in early pregnancy, is severe pain on one side of the lower abdomen dangerous?

A. Once pregnancy is confirmed, do not continue herbal medicine on your own; you must let us know so it can be adjusted for pregnancy. Also, severe one-sided lower-abdominal pain and bleeding in early pregnancy can be a warning sign of ectopic pregnancy and require immediate medical care.

Q I'm taking ovulation-inducing drugs and hormone injections for IVF. Is it okay to take herbal medicine at the same time?

A. They can be done together if you space them out in time. We usually advise taking herbal medicine about 1 to 2 hours apart from hormone drugs and ovulation inducers, and you must inform us of your procedure schedule and current medications at your visit.

Q After three failed IVF cycles, my body feels completely broken. Is it worth recovering my body before trying again?

A. Yes, a recovery period between procedures is meaningful. Restoring a body worn out by repeated ovarian stimulation and stabilizing your disrupted condition helps you enter the next procedure in better shape.

Q If I start Korean medicine treatment to prepare for pregnancy, how long do I usually need to continue?

A. Considering the cycle in which eggs mature, we usually treat about three months as one unit, reviewing and adjusting cycle by cycle. Since each person's body and goals differ, the duration can vary, and we plan it together with your procedure schedule.

Q We've been married for three years and still no news. What exactly counts as infertility?

A. Infertility refers to not achieving pregnancy after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Since female factors (ovulation, fallopian tubes, uterus), male factors, and unexplained causes all play a role, having both partners evaluated together is the starting point.

Q I'm 39 this year. Does age really make pregnancy that much harder?

A. It is true that as you age, both ovarian reserve and egg quality decline together, making pregnancy more difficult. However, age is only one of many factors. By preparing your body and combining appropriate treatments, you can still meaningfully improve your chances.

Q My lower abdomen is always cold and I love cold foods. Do these eating habits affect getting ready for pregnancy?

A. Cold foods and raw foods are thought to lower circulation in the lower abdomen, creating an environment in which the uterus easily becomes cold. You can still prepare even if you can't cut them out entirely, but shifting toward warm meals helps restore the uterine environment.

Q I'm trying to conceive but I often eat sweet drinks and bread. Does diet also affect ovulation?

A. Yes, diet affects ovulation rhythm. In particular, frequently consuming sweet drinks and refined flour causes blood sugar to spike and drop, which can disrupt hormone balance. Meals that raise blood sugar slowly, along with weight management, help with conception preparation.

Q I'm looking for a place near Dongincheon in Dong-gu, Incheon. How does the first visit for pregnancy preparation work?

A. At the first visit, we listen in detail about your menstrual pattern and cycle, how long you've been trying, your test results, and your procedure history, and we examine your body. Based on that, we decide together on the treatment direction, herbal prescription, and lifestyle plan.

Q What should I prepare and bring before a Korean medicine consultation?

A. Bringing recent AMH, hormone, and ultrasound test results, your IVF history, a record of your menstrual cycle, and current medications will make the visit faster and more accurate. If you have your spouse's semen analysis results, bring those too.

Q In what order does Korean medicine treatment for pregnancy preparation proceed?

A. First we assess your body through examination and pattern differentiation, then we warm a cold uterus (on-gung), resolve the blood stasis that blocks circulation (hwalhyeol), and boost ovarian function and hormone balance (boyang), managing the uterine environment step by step.

Q All my tests come back normal, but I still can't get pregnant. Can Korean medicine really help with unexplained infertility?

A. Unexplained infertility, where no clear abnormality appears on testing, is an area where Korean medicine treatment can be expected to help. The realistic goal is to create a body well-suited to pregnancy by balancing uterine blood flow, ovulation rhythm, and overall condition.

Q I have IVF coming up. Does taking herbal medicine alongside it really raise the implantation success rate?

A. It is hard to claim that herbal medicine directly raises IVF success rates. However, the goal is to help your body recover from the strain of repeated procedures and to prepare the endometrial environment and overall condition, so that you can begin the next procedure in better shape.