Q I heard I have a structural abnormality called a uterine septum. Is it possible to treat it with Korean medicine alone, without surgery?
A If a uterine septum (a congenital structural anomaly of the uterus) is confirmed as the cause of recurrent miscarriage, surgical correction (hysteroscopic septum resection) is recommended first. Realistically, Korean medicine treatment plays a supporting role, combined to aid uterine lining recovery and overall condition before and after surgery.
Detailed Answer
A uterine septum is a structural cause that can repeatedly trigger miscarriage by physically narrowing the space where the fetus grows or by making blood flow distribution uneven. In this case, resecting the septum with hysteroscopic surgery is the standard treatment, and the rate of maintaining pregnancy improves significantly after surgery. Since structural abnormalities cannot be resolved with Korean medicine alone, we advise undergoing surgical treatment first.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we consider it meaningful for next-pregnancy preparation to combine Korean medicine treatment that aids lining blood flow and reinforces Kidney deficiency during the period the uterine lining recovers after uterine septum surgery (usually 2-3 months). We recommend a collaborative approach that divides roles - resolving the structural cause with conventional medicine, and cultivating the soil of the uterine environment with Korean medicine.
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