Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Can I eat Ephedra, Burdock, and Black Chicken with uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine as the mutual accumulation of phlegm and blood stasis obstructing the uterine cavity. Treatment options include Guizhi Fuling Pill or Xiaojin Pill, or surgical intervention, which is the most definitive approach. Based on your description, it is recommended to undergo uterine fibroid resection for better results. Regular follow-up with uterine B-ultrasound examinations should be conducted post-surgery. It is advisable to consume more vegetables and fruits while minimizing spicy foods. Avoid foods such as longan, jujube, eel glue, and royal jelly, which are heat-inducing, blood-clotting, and hormone-containing.