Patient's question:
Because of the busy work schedule, I don't want to have children for the time being. My husband used condoms for a few days, but he no longer uses them. I don't feel particularly comfortable with it. After discussing it, we've decided to take emergency contraception pills. However, I have mild uterine fibroids, and I'm not sure if it's suitable.Doctor's answer:
The best thing to avoid is uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, which are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. In clinical diagnosis, it is generally attempted to treat them with TCM herbal pills such as Guizhi Fuling capsules, Gongtuo Xiao, and Bai Xiao Dan. The purpose is only to suppress the function of the pituitary and ovaries, reduce estrogen levels, and thus inhibit their focus on growing. The effect is not very significant. However, if a woman wants to conceive, a fibroid of about 3 cm in size may also be considered a surgical indication. In addition, during the treatment of uterine fibroids, in addition to medication, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also very important. The patient must always maintain a cheerful mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of uterine fibroids.