Patient's question:
I have had uterine fibroids for several months. Western medicine hasn't helped, so I want to ask what Chinese herbal medicines are available for treating uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), are considered to be caused by deficiencies of qi and blood, as well as the accumulation of dampness and heat. Therefore, when using traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, these factors are taken into account. Herbs such as safflower, peach kernel, white peony root (both white and red), longan fruit, prepared polygonum multiflorum, chicken blood vine, ophiopogon root, and donkey-hide gelatin can be prescribed in a formula tailored to the individual's condition to promote nourishment and balance.Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor and should not be self-prescribed blindly. If the uterine fibroid is small, grows slowly, and shows no clinical symptoms, special treatment may not be necessary. Regular follow-up check-ups are sufficient in such cases.