Patient's question:
After taking emergency contraception pills many times, many pimples have appeared on my face. Hello, what are the traditional Chinese medicine options for contraception?Doctor's answer:
Nowadays, there are several methods of contraception available. In addition to oral contraceptives, methods such as using condoms or intrauterine devices (IUDs) can also be employed for birth control. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is sometimes used for contraception, primarily by leveraging the cooling and calming properties of certain herbs. Commonly used herbs in clinical diagnosis include musk and safflower, which are typical examples of TCM medications. However, these herbs have significant side effects and can easily lead to conditions like uterine coldness or even infertility. It is not recommended for patients to use them.