Q I was diagnosed with a thin endometrium-can Korean medicine make it thicker?
A By first nourishing the blood and then raising endometrial blood flow with Chaksang-tang, improvement in endometrial thickness can be expected.
Detailed Answer
Endometrium-Strengthening Stages
An endometrial thickness of 8 mm or more just before ovulation is favorable for implantation. The causes of a thin endometrium vary, including blood deficiency, blood stasis, and hormone insufficiency.
Dongjedang's endometrium-strengthening protocol:
- Stage 1, nourishing blood (bo-hyeol): building the foundation for blood production with Samul-tang and Paljin-tang family formulas (about 4-6 weeks)
- Stage 2, activating blood (hwal-hyeol): adding circulation-promoting herbs such as Doin (peach kernel) and Honghwa (safflower) (about 4-6 weeks)
- Stage 3, intensive Chaksang-tang: maximizing endometrial thickness around ovulation (matched to the transfer or natural conception cycle)
Combining acupuncture (Sameumgyo SP6, uterus point) with large moxibustion speeds up the improvement of endometrial blood flow. Because treatment intensity is adjusted while confirming endometrial thickness by ultrasound, bringing a referral note from your obstetrician allows for more precise collaborative care.
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