For many women, the preconception stage can be very stressful. They try various methods to prepare for pregnancy, but often end up feeling anxious and stressed, which can actually hinder their chances of conceiving. So how does traditional Chinese medicine explain this? Let's find out together!
Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Pregnancy is a natural process. For most healthy women, pregnancy is a natural process.
Although there may be discomfort and even pregnancy-related diseases such as gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes, pregnancy itself is not an illness, so there is no need for "treatment" with medication before conception.
Instead, it is more important to undergo preconception check-ups. Some women may not be aware of their own health conditions, so it is recommended to have preconception check-ups.
This allows for timely detection and treatment of any conditions that may affect pregnancy, rather than blindly using medication for "treatment".
Although the chances of severe adverse reactions from oral Chinese medicine are low, for those who do not have any medical conditions that require treatment, apart from satisfying their psychological needs for reassurance, there are no other benefits and it may actually burden the body and the finances. In rare cases, inappropriate use of Chinese medicine can be harmful.
Traditional Chinese Medicine advises the following patients to seek medical attention before conception:
1. Patients with untreated internal diseases
These diseases can affect the health of the mother or fetus during pregnancy, and may even threaten their lives.
Common examples include congenital heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, viral hepatitis, thyroid dysfunction, anemia, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Some of these patients should avoid pregnancy for life, while others should wait for the condition to stabilize before attempting pregnancy.
2. Patients with a family history of genetic diseases or congenital abnormalities, and those with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes
These situations cannot be resolved with preconception medication alone. It is necessary to consult a doctor or a medical geneticist to diagnose and assess the genetic risks.
Some patients are not suitable for pregnancy, while others may need prenatal diagnosis during pregnancy to avoid giving birth to a fetus with serious genetic defects.
3. Patients with infertility
In medical terms, female infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse, when the male partner's reproductive function is normal.
There are many factors that can cause infertility, and some of the aforementioned internal diseases or genetic diseases themselves may lead to infertility.
In addition, ovarian dysfunction, reproductive system abnormalities or inflammations, endometrial diseases, and immune factors are common causes of infertility.
Recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies:
1. During the menstrual cycle
Bailing Yuyin Decoction plus Xianmao, Xianlingpi, Bajitian, Mudanpi, Chishao, and Niuxi.
2. During the menstrual cycle
Bailing Yuyin Decoction plus Xianmao, Xianlingpi, Bajitian, Mudanpi, Chishao, and Niuxi.
3. During the premenstrual period
Yuyin Decoction plus Xianmao, Xianlingpi, and Bajitian.
