Patient's question:
Hello! Does a small uterus affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Uterine hypoplasia cannot be treated at any age. During the developmental period, some targeted medications are effective; however, outside of this period, medications have little effect on uterine growth, and further development of the uterus becomes nearly impossible. This highlights the importance of early detection and timely treatment.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers this condition primarily due to kidney deficiency, which may result from insufficient congenital kidney qi, postnatal nutritional deficiencies, or prolonged illness leading to blood loss, causing the uterus to lack warmth and nourishment. In treatment, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, as well as promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis, can help the uterus and ovaries grow and develop, enabling pregnancy. Additionally, Mongolian medicine and Chinese patent medicines are used for artificial cycle therapy to stimulate the production of estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone in women, significantly improving egg quality and the implantation capacity of fertilized eggs.
For individuals with uterine hypoplasia, it is advisable to moderately increase meat-based dietary intake. During the developmental period, avoid (blindly restricting diet to lose weight), especially for underweight women during this phase. Excessive reduction in fat intake can affect estrogen levels in women, and when estrogen cannot meet the body's normal needs, it inevitably impacts the development of female reproductive organs.