Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect 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, an early pregnancy test can be done around day 35 of a missed period, or a blood HCG test can be taken 10 days after intercourse to confirm pregnancy. After becoming pregnant, it is important to rest and maintain proper nutrition, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Regular prenatal check-ups, such as ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening and Down syndrome screening, should be performed. 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 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, difficult urination, damp arthralgia and spasms, and spleen deficiency with diarrhea. It can also provide some relief for conditions like arthritis, gastritis, nephritis, and hypertension.