What to do if your uterus is cold during pregnancy

Cold uterus during pregnancy can be improved through diet, moderate exercise, traditional Chinese medicine, keeping warm, and drug treatment. Uterine cold may be related to factors such as physical weakness, insufficient Qi and blood, and a history of uterine cold. It usually presents with symptoms such as cold pain in the lower abdomen, irregular menstruation, and aversion to cold.

1. Diet conditioning

Appropriate consumption of warm and tonic foods can help improve uterine cold, such as ginger brown sugar water, mutton soup, longan and red date tea, etc. Ginger is warm in nature and can dispel cold and warm the uterus, while brown sugar can replenish and activate blood. The combination of the two can relieve cold pain in the lower abdomen. Mutton is rich in high-quality protein and iron, which can warm and replenish qi and blood. Longan and red date tea can nourish the heart and spleen and is suitable for pregnant women with insufficient Qi and blood. Avoid raw and cold foods such as ice cream, crab, etc. to avoid aggravating symptoms.

2. Moderate exercise

Pregnant women can do mild aerobic exercise, such as walking and pregnancy yoga, for 20-30 minutes each time, 3-4 times a week. Exercise can promote blood circulation and help improve the situation of insufficient blood supply to the uterus. When walking, choose a time period with sufficient sunshine, which can not only move your body but also absorb Yang Qi. Movements such as cat pose and baby pose in pregnancy yoga can relax the pelvic muscles, but they need to be performed under professional guidance.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cold uterus is mostly caused by insufficient kidney yang, and moxibustion at Guanyuan point, Qihai point and other yang-warming acupoints can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Mugwort leaves are warm in nature and can be used to warm and unblock the meridians through moxibustion. You can also follow the doctor's advice to take traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that warm the meridians and dispel cold, such as Aifu Nuangong Pills and Wenjing Decoction. Aifu Nuangong Pills contain moxa leaves, Cyperus cyperus and other ingredients, and are suitable for irregular menstruation caused by uterine cold. Wenjing Decoction uses Evodia Fructus and Guizhi as the main herbs, which can warm the meridians and dispel cold.

4. Keep warm

Pregnant women need to pay special attention to keeping their waist and abdomen warm. They can wear high-waisted maternity pants or use baby warmers to stick to the outer layer of clothing. Avoid sitting on cold ground for long periods of time. Use a hot water bottle to warm the lower abdominal area during sleep. The temperature should be controlled at around 40°C. When going out in winter, wear a scarf to protect the Dazhui point on your neck to prevent cold air from invading. Daily bathing water temperature should be maintained at 38-40°C to avoid cold water stimulation.

5. Drug treatment

If the symptoms seriously affect your life, you can use progesterone capsules, dydrogesterone tablets and other drugs under the guidance of an obstetrician. Progesterone capsules can improve the symptoms of uterine cold caused by insufficient luteal function. Dydrogesterone tablets are suitable for increased uterine sensitivity caused by progesterone deficiency. When severe uterine cold is accompanied by symptoms of threatened miscarriage, doctors may recommend the use of Chinese patent medicines such as Gushen Antai Pill, which contains kidney-tonifying and tonifying ingredients such as Dipsacus and Loranthesum.

When pregnant women experience symptoms of uterine cold, it is recommended to wear pure cotton breathable clothing to keep the perineum dry and ensure 8 hours of sleep every day to avoid overexertion. You can add warm nuts such as walnuts and black sesame seeds to your diet, and consume crucian carp soup 2-3 times a week to supplement high-quality protein. Keep a happy mood and avoid anxiety affecting the flow of Qi and blood. Carry out regular prenatal check-ups, and seek medical attention immediately if vaginal bleeding, persistent abdominal pain and other abnormalities occur. In winter, when the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, you should pay special attention to keeping your feet warm. You can soak your feet in ginger water for 15 minutes before going to bed to promote blood circulation.