Patient's question:
At 4 months of pregnancy, during an ultrasound, it was found that the amniotic fluid was slightly reduced, and occasionally there would be blood during sexual intercourse. How can I protect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Hello! This is a condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine known as "" () and "" (). In pregnancy, if there is a small amount of vaginal bleeding that comes and goes or persists intermittently without lower back pain or abdominal pain, it is called "" (). If there is lower back pain, abdominal pain, a sensation of the fetus dropping, or a small amount of vaginal bleeding, it is called "" (). This condition is equivalent to preterm labor in modern medicine.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, "" () and "" () are indeed distinct conditions. As the Medical Entrance (《》) states: "Bleeding with abdominal pain is ',' while bleeding without abdominal pain is '.'" The common causes of both conditions are often believed to be closely related to the deficiency of the Spleen and Kidney organs, as well as insufficient Qi and Blood. A pregnant woman with a weak constitution, Qi and Blood deficiency, and insufficient Spleen and Kidney function may lead to a lack of firmness in the Chong and Ren meridians, inability to hold blood, and nourish the fetus, resulting in preterm labor. Treatment should focus on replenishing Qi and Blood, reinforcing the Kidneys, and stabilizing the fetus.
In Western medicine, progesterone is commonly used to treat this condition, but bleeding often cannot be controlled, and the attempt to preserve the pregnancy is usually ineffective. Therefore, in recent years, many scholars have conducted clinical research and experiments using Chinese medicine for this condition. Studies have shown that using Chinese medicine alone to preserve the pregnancy can achieve full-term delivery, without adverse effects on fetal development. Furthermore, follow-up studies on children born after Chinese medicine treatment for preterm labor have revealed not only robust physical health but also good intellectual development.
Thus, it is recommended that you seek treatment from a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in your area who has extensive experience in this field. Additionally, it is essential to avoid sexual activity and rest in bed during treatment.