Can I get pregnant if I have uterine cold and dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea caused by uterine cold does not necessarily lead to infertility, but it may affect fertility. The causes of uterine cold can be analyzed from the aspects of genetic factors, environmental factors, physiological factors, etc., and three improvement methods are proposed: diet conditioning, exercise and drug treatment.

1. Genetic factors

The genetic factor of uterine cold is mainly the inheritance of cold constitution in the family. Some women will inherit the cold constitution of their maternal relatives. This situation is usually not caused by a single reason, but more likely the combined effect of multiple factors. In view of the genetic factors, women can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and develop a personalized conditioning plan to improve their constitution.

2. Environmental factors

Being in a cold environment for a long time, such as not paying attention to keeping warm, often wearing clothes that expose the waist and ankles, etc., will cause the coldness inside the body to increase, thus causing uterine coldness and dysmenorrhea. It is recommended that women keep themselves warm, especially in winter, they should pay more attention to wearing appropriate clothes, and try to avoid getting cold inside the body. Hot compresses, foot baths, etc. can help drive away the cold.

3. Physiological factors

Physiologically, cold uterus may be related to insufficient Qi and blood, because insufficient Qi and blood will cause the uterus to not get enough warmth and nutrition, leading to dysmenorrhea. Dietary conditioning is an effective way to improve insufficient Qi and blood. Eat more warming ingredients, such as brown sugar ginger tea, longan, red dates, etc., which can promote blood circulation, warm the body and drive away the cold.

4. Diet and exercise

In terms of diet, increasing the intake of warm foods can improve uterine coldness. In addition to the above-mentioned warming ingredients, you can also choose red meat such as lamb and beef. In terms of exercise, regular moderate aerobic exercise such as jogging and yoga can also promote blood circulation and enhance the warmth of the uterus.

5. Medication

In terms of drug treatment, you can consult a doctor to use Chinese medicine prescriptions such as Wenjing Decoction and mugwort bath for conditioning. Acupuncture is also a commonly used method to improve uterine cold and dysmenorrhea.

Although uterine cold and dysmenorrhea have certain effects on pregnancy, most women can still successfully become pregnant through the above measures. Physical improvement often takes a long time, so women with similar problems are advised to be more patient and cooperate with the guidance of professional doctors. Maintaining good living habits and healthy diet for a long time will help improve overall health and create a more favorable environment for conception.