Q Is it safe to take Korean herbal medicine for vaginitis during pregnancy?
A During pregnancy, the range of usable herbs is limited. You must inform us that you are pregnant and receive a safe prescription.
Detailed Answer
Principles for taking herbal medicine during pregnancy
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy is associated with risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, so active management is necessary.
- Contraindicated herbs — Blood-invigorating and blood-breaking herbs (such as dohin/peach kernel, honghwa/safflower, and samneung/sparganium) are not used during pregnancy.
- Safe herbs — Among the heat-clearing, dampness-draining herbs, those with minimal effect on the fetus are selected for use.
- OB/GYN collaboration — For vaginitis during pregnancy, combining Korean medicine treatment with OB/GYN diagnostic results is the safest approach.
Please be sure to inform us that you are pregnant before treatment.
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