Will uterine cold cause fetal arrest?

As we all know, the uterus is a relatively important reproductive organ. For female friends, this organ will directly affect women's health. Uterine cold means uterine cold. So, will uterine cold cause fetal growth retardation? Let’s find out together.

Will uterine cold cause fetal growth retardation?

In clinical medicine, many women with cold uterus worry that they will suffer from fetal growth retardation or miscarriage after pregnancy. Are these worries justified? Experts suggest that there are indeed very few women with cold uterus who will experience abnormal fetal development and fetal growth retardation after pregnancy, and in severe cases, miscarriage. This is because the reproductive environment of the uterus is affected by uterine cold. The development of the fetus lacks sufficient warmth and nutrition at a certain stage and stage. The uterine cavity is always in a cold environment, just like lack of sunlight. Therefore, the baby will not continue to develop after reaching a certain level, which is called fetal arrest.

Uterine cold is "cold uterus", which refers to a series of symptoms caused by spleen and kidney deficiency and lack of warmth in the uterus. Uterine cold is a disease name under the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which cannot correspond to the actual symptoms in Western medicine. However, some common gynecological acute inflammations in Western medicine (such as vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, etc.) can be treated with the theory of uterine cold, and good results have been achieved in clinical medicine.

There are many causes of uterine cold. Some people are born with a cold constitution. For example, when their parents are very old when they give birth to their children, their yang energy is weak, and their children usually have a "cold constitution". Acquired factors include living in a cold environment, liking cold food, overwork or being easily angered, which may cause damage to Qi and blood.

The symptoms of uterine cold are varied, including delayed menstrual cycle, scanty and dark menstrual flow with blood clots, or even amenorrhea; cold pain in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation, which is relieved after warm compress; and clear and profuse secretions. More severe uterine cold can lead to infertility.

1. Gain weight. People with cold uterus are often slightly fat, and suffer from symptoms such as shortness of breath, insomnia, scanty menstruation, and anovulation. The uterus does not produce enough heat, so in order to maintain its own physiological functions, the body will begin to accumulate fat. The colder the uterus, the more fat is accumulated, which leads to weight gain.

2. Irregular menstrual period. The menstrual period is sometimes delayed, the color is light and the amount is small, there is a feeling of heaviness and pain in the lower abdomen before menstruation, and there are symptoms such as excessive vaginal discharge, back pain or pain, and swollen and painful breasts. Very rarely, there are nausea and vomiting. There is abdominal pain during menstruation, coldness in the lower abdomen, and dark blood clots in the menstrual period, which is often accompanied by menstrual pain.

3. Weak and cold constitution. Weak spirit, usually sore and weak legs, frequent urination, small menstrual volume, low libido, pale tongue with white coating, and deep pulse. If the true yang is insufficient, the waist will feel sore as if it is broken, the face will be dull, the lower abdomen and limbs will not be warm, and most importantly, the feet will be cold and the skin will be soft, the mouth will be tasteless, and the patient will like to eat spicy and dry food, urinate frequently or have fecal incontinence, the tongue will be pale, the tongue coating will be white, greasy and slippery, and the pulse will be deep and weak.

How to treat uterine cold

1. Eat a healthy diet

In traditional Chinese medicine, women's body constitution is yin, so they should not eat hot and cold food. Even in the hot summer, women should not eat too much cold food, cold fruits and vegetables and other cold things. The food taken out of the refrigerator is best left for a while before eating. Before drinking cold drinks, it is best to eat some soft food first. You should also eat more foods that replenish qi and blood and warm the body, such as walnut kernels, dates, peanut kernels, etc. You can also eat some donkey-hide gelatin cakes, deer antler glue, etc. to replenish blood and qi after the menstrual period. You can also eat some Chuanxiong, ginger and mutton soup for conditioning.

2. Keep warm

Women with cold uterus should pay attention to keeping warm. Ladies who often use central air conditioning in their rooms in summer should wear a coat or shawl to prevent their shoulders from getting cold. You don't have to stay in the air-conditioned room all the time. You can take a walk outdoors during your work and rest time to let your skin pores come into contact with the external natural air field, and if your body has cool air, it can dissipate it. Also be careful not to sit on cool tables and chairs, such as pavement, stone or iron tables and chairs, to avoid catching cold.

3. Jogging

Most women with uterine cold tend to be quiet and stable, and they easily feel tired when exercising too much. In fact, movement generates yang, and people with weak and cold constitutions really need to improve their physical fitness through exercise. Jogging is the simplest way, and walking, especially walking on pebble roads, can stimulate the meridians and acupoints on the soles of the feet, which can dredge meridians, regulate blood and Qi, improve blood circulation, and warm the whole body.