Q I have uterine fibroids and I'm planning to get pregnant. Can Korean medicine treatment help?
A The effect on pregnancy differs depending on the size and location of the fibroid. If you are before surgery or under monitoring, Korean medicine treatment that replenishes uterine blood flow and qi and blood to improve the implantation environment may help. It is important to carry it out alongside your gynecologist.
Detailed Answer
Having uterine fibroids does not mean pregnancy is difficult for everyone. Pregnancy rates and miscarriage risk vary depending on the location of the fibroid (submucosal fibroids have the greatest impact), its size, and the number. Being evaluated by a gynecologist for whether and when pregnancy is possible comes first. On top of that, Korean medicine treatment can be carried out alongside to put the uterine lining environment in order and to replenish blood supply, qi, and blood, creating good conditions for implantation.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In the pregnancy preparation stage, we focus on warming the uterus and resolving blood stasis to put the lining environment in order. Before giving up on pregnancy because of fibroids, we recommend first going through the stage of reviving the body's circulation and qi and blood.
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