Patient's question:
I have been living separately from my husband for over 2 years. Due to work reasons, he has been living and working in a different place, while I have been working and living alone in our hometown. I am planning to quit my job and return to our hometown to take care of myself. Will this be beneficial for my illness?Doctor's answer:
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), uterine fibroids are classified under the category of "zheng jian."TCM explains "zheng jian" as follows: Women are inherently emotional beings. If there is discord between spouses, it inevitably harms the seven emotions (qiqing). When the seven emotions are internally injured, the flow of qi (vital energy) becomes obstructed, leading to an imbalance of qi and blood. This stagnation and blood stasis accumulate over time, resulting in "zheng jian." It is clear that normal sexual activity between spouses can promote the normal functioning of the nervous and endocrine systems, ensuring the proper secretion of hormones in the body. However, long-term sexual dysfunction can easily disrupt hormone levels, causing chronic pelvic congestion and potentially triggering the development of uterine fibroids.