Patient's question:
Hello! I am 26 years old and have sciatica. Currently, I am taking traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. I would like to ask how long I need to stop taking medication to get pregnant? Will taking too much traditional Chinese medicine lead to infertility? If I get pregnant while taking medication, can I still carry the pregnancy to term?Doctor's answer:
As the ancients said, "All medicines have, and no medicine can cure without toxicity. Even traditional Chinese medicine, especially those with a cold nature, can harm the spleen and stomach. For any illness, once it is cured to 80%, it should gradually be reduced or stopped. Over time, they will produce toxic side effects and drug resistance. However, if the body requires long-term medication due to its own reasons, you should weigh the pros and cons yourself. For example, take heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. These drugs are bitter and cold, and long-term use can damage the stomach and lead to a deficiency of cold in the spleen and stomach."