Patient's question:
I had a medication-induced abortion six months ago. Now, I have unexpectedly become pregnant again. However, this time I want to keep the child. But today, I suddenly noticed a wound between my legs. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it was threatened abortion and prescribed some medication to support fetal development. So, can I take Ejiao (a traditional Chinese medicine) during threatened abortion? Will Ejiao conflict with the medication prescribed for threatened abortion?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to clarify this for you. The symptoms of recurrent threatened miscarriage include lower abdominal pain and vaginal damage. Ejiao is a medicinal herb that replenishes qi and blood, and can treat anemia caused by significant damage. However, it has no significance for threatened miscarriage. There should be no conflict between Ejiao and pregnancy-preserving medications. During this period, you should rest in bed and take some pregnancy-preserving medications orally first. If the vaginal bleeding is not heavy, there is no need to take Ejiao.