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'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Is a gestational sac the same as a pregnancy sac?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally you can do an early pregnancy test around day 35 of your missed period or have a blood HCG test 10 days after intercourse to confirm pregnancy. After conception, it's important to rest and maintain good nutrition, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Regular prenatal check-ups, such as ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening and Down syndrome screening, should be done as scheduled. It is safe to consume during menstruation.Coix seed, also known as Job's tears, is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine with the functions of diuretic and edema reduction, strengthening the spleen and expelling dampness, soothing muscles and relieving arthralgia, and clearing heat and draining pus. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as edema, dropsy, difficulty urinating, dampness and arthralgia, and spleen deficiency with diarrhea. It can also provide some relief for conditions like arthritis, gastritis, nephritis, and hypertension.