I Was Told I Have Uterine Myoma While Preparing for Pregnancy A Wise Choice for a Healthy Baby

Hello, this is Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. # I Was Told I Have Uterine Myoma While Preparing for Pregnancy? A Wise Choice for a Healthy Baby \"I was diagnosed with uterine myoma while preparing for pregnancy. I am worried if it might hinder my pregnancy.\" This is a concern expressed by many female patients visiting the Songdo branch of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic recently. Many people feel anxious upon hearing the unexpected news of uterine myoma while planning a pregnancy. Even when searching the internet just in case, you probably felt frustrated as there were many contents heightening anxiety rather than accurate information. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic aims to relieve these worries and provide realistic answers for a healthy pregnancy along with uterine myoma. 💡 **Core Answer** Top 3 most common causes of 'I was told I have uterine myoma while preparing for pregnancy': ① Stagnation of blood circulation in the uterus (blood stasis) / ② Female hormone imbalance / ③ Functional decline of the uterus and surrounding environment. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic makes the uterine environment fundamentally healthy through a **constitution improvement** approach and increases the pregnancy success rate. ### Q. Why do uterine myomas occur? What is their relationship with pregnancy? Uterine myoma is a benign tumor so common that it is found in about 20-40% of women of childbearing age. Although its exact cause is not clearly known, it is known to grow under the influence of the female hormone estrogen. Stress, irregular lifestyle habits, and excessive fatigue can also disrupt hormone balance and affect the occurrence of uterine myomas. The impact of uterine myomas on pregnancy varies depending on the size, number, and location of the myomas. In particular, myomas located near the endometrium or large in size can hinder implantation or increase the risk of miscarriage. In addition, if blood circulation in the uterus is not smooth due to myomas, an unfavorable environment for fertilized egg implantation may be created, which can also be a cause of infertility. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy, it is important to accurately understand the state of uterine myomas and start appropriate management. ### Q. How does Korean medicine view uterine myomas and infertility? In Korean medicine, uterine myomas are viewed within the category of 'blood stasis (瘀血)' or 'accumulation (積聚)', and are explained to be closely related to the stagnation of blood circulation within the uterus. Blood stasis goes beyond simple blood clotting; it refers to a pathological state where waste products accumulate and the circulation of Qi and blood is blocked. When blood stasis accumulates in the uterus, the uterine environment becomes cold and its function declines, making it easy for myomas to form, which can soon lead to infertility. Particularly in the process of preparing for pregnancy, warming the uterus and smoothing blood circulation to create a healthy implantation environment is key. At the Songdo branch of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we do not view infertility caused by uterine myomas merely as a tumor problem, but focus on comprehensively improving systemic constitutional imbalance and uterine environment issues. By helping the Qi and blood circulation of the uterus and relieving blood stasis, we suppress the growth of uterine myomas and further help create a healthy uterus favorable for pregnancy. ### Q. Does Korean medical treatment really help reduce uterine myoma size and relieve symptoms? Yes, Korean medical treatment can contribute to relieving discomfort symptoms caused by uterine myomas, suppressing the growth of myomas, and increasing pregnancy success rate. Especially for those who feel burdened by surgical treatment or hormone therapy, it can be a good alternative. In a paper published by a research team led by Somin Lee of the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine in the 2019 journal \<Frontiers in Pharmacology\>, it was shown that Gyejibongnyeong-Hwan (GBH), a traditional Korean herbal prescription, can induce apoptosis in human uterine leiomyoma cells (hUtMCs) and have a positive effect on uterine myomas. Citing previous clinical studies, this paper mentioned that Gyejibongnyeong-Hwan significantly improved the volume of the uterus and myomas and decreased abnormal hormone levels. Through these mechanisms, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic aims to manage the fundamental causes of uterine myomas to achieve symptom relief and suppression of myoma progression. In addition, in a case report by a research team of Chae-hwa Lim and Jeong-eun Yu published in the 2018 journal \<Integrative Medicine Research\>, a 47-year-old female patient with uterine myomas over 8cm was treated with traditional Korean medicine complex treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and pharmacopuncture for 3 months. As a result, menstrual pain decreased from VAS 8 to VAS 5, urinary frequency decreased from 10 times a day to 6-7 times, and vaginal discharge duration was shortened from 3-4 days to 1 day, confirming significant improvement in major symptoms related to uterine myomas. Reduction in uterine myoma size was also observed in ultrasound examinations. The researchers concluded that these results suggest Korean medicine treatment can be effective in relieving uterine myoma-related symptoms and reducing size. Based on these research results, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic provides meticulous diagnosis and systematic Korean medical treatment so that women suffering from uterine myomas can recover their health and successfully prepare for pregnancy. As a Songdo uterine myoma clinic, we contribute to enhancing women's health. ### Q. How does the 'constitution improvement' treatment of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic help with uterine myomas and pregnancy preparation? One of the core treatment principles of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, 'constitution improvement', aims not merely to temporarily relieve symptoms, but to create a body where symptoms do not turn back on once turned off. Diseases like uterine myomas often occur when the balance of the entire body breaks down, not just the uterus alone. Especially for women preparing for pregnancy, the health of reproductive functions overall, including the uterus, is very important. Constitution improvement treatment helps with uterine myomas and pregnancy preparation in the following directions: * **Improvement of Uterine Environment:** Promotes blood circulation in the uterus and ovaries, removes blood stasis to suppress the growth of uterine myomas, and creates an environment favorable for implantation by making the endometrium healthy. This is also effective in inducing healthy menstruation and reducing discomforts related to uterine myomas such as dysmenorrhea and lower abdominal pain. * **Regulation of Hormone Balance:** Helps restore female hormone balance broken by stress or irregular lifestyle. By improving the estrogen-dominant environment, it reduces growth factors of uterine myomas, restores healthy ovulation and menstrual cycle, and increases the possibility of pregnancy. * **Enhancement of Systemic Immunity and Function:** Decreased immunity can affect the occurrence of chronic inflammatory diseases such as uterine myomas. Through constitution improvement, it increases systemic immunity and replenishes vital energy to build resistance against uterine myomas and contribute to strengthening pregnancy maintenance. At the Songdo branch of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we comprehensively consider individual constitution, state of uterine myomas, and pregnancy plan to create a healthy uterine environment for pregnancy through customized herbal medicine prescription, acupuncture, moxibustion, and pharmacopuncture treatments, and relieve worries caused by uterine myomas. ### Uterine Myomas and Pregnancy Preparation, Could It Apply to Me? Self-Diagnosis Checklist If you correspond to 3 or more of the following items, you should suspect pregnancy difficulties due to uterine myomas and consult an expert. If 5 or more, immediate visit is recommended. * Menstrual volume suddenly increased or menstruation period became longer. * Menstrual pain became severe and is not well controlled with painkillers. * Heavy pain or pressure is often felt in the lower pelvis or lower abdomen. * Frequent urination or residual urine sensation. (Bladder compression symptom) * Severe constipation or discomfort during bowel movements. (Rectal compression symptom) * Dyspareunia or bleeding after sexual intercourse. * Fatigue, dizziness, and anemia symptoms frequently appear. * It has been more than a year trying to get pregnant, but no news. ### FAQ Section **Q. Can I get pregnant even if I have a uterine myoma?** A. Having a uterine myoma does not mean pregnancy is difficult for everyone. Pregnancy possibility varies depending on the size, location, number of myomas, and presence of symptoms. Through consultation with professional medical staff, you can accurately diagnose your current state and try pregnancy sufficiently with appropriate management. **Q. How long does Korean medical treatment for uterine myomas take?** A. Treatment duration varies greatly depending on the size and number of myomas, patient constitution, and symptom severity. Usually, through consistent treatment for 3 to 6 months or more, the goal is to improve the uterine environment and suppress myoma growth. We check progress and adjust the treatment plan through regular consultations. **Q. Can uterine myomas disappear naturally?** A. Uterine myomas often naturally decrease in size or degenerate as estrogen secretion decreases after menopause. However, during childbearing years, they rarely disappear by themselves and may rather grow or worsen in symptoms. Active management is important to block the progression of myomas and relieve symptoms. **Q. I have both uterine myomas and infertility, can they be treated together?** A. Yes, the constitution improvement treatment of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic aims to treat uterine myomas and improve infertility simultaneously. By making the uterine environment healthy, regulating hormone balance, and promoting systemic health, we take an integrative approach that reduces discomfort caused by uterine myomas and increases pregnancy success rate. Those looking for a Songdo infertility clinic can also receive uterine myoma treatment together. Don't be scared and give up at the words 'I was told I have uterine myoma while preparing for pregnancy.' Korean medicine, which has studied women's bodies for a long time, has the wisdom to solve the problems of uterine myomas and infertility from a fundamental perspective. If you approach in the right direction, your body will respond faster than you think, and a healthy uterine environment can lead to happy pregnancy. Bring the symptoms you are experiencing as they are. At Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we will find the cause together and create the best path for a healthy pregnancy. The place where life blossoms. Herbal medicine is, after all, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. Check symptoms similar to yours first through the AI consultation on the Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic website! This article is health information organized together by the medical staff of Dalimchae based on questions frequently received in the clinic room. Medical Supervision | Women & Pregnancy Treatment Standard Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Songdo Branch Korean Medicine Doctor Oh Hyunmin (Uterine Myoma Column)