Mei’s IVF Preparation After Hydrosalpinx Diagnosis (Blocked Tube) at 35
Summary of Mei Lawson Story:
Age: 35
Condition:
- Hydrosalpinx (left fallopian tube affected)
- Preparing for IVF
- Mild ovulation pain
- History of short cycles (now improved)
- Low AMH concern (AMH: 5.5)
- Progesterone: normal
- Past symptoms: hand & feet cold, menstrual clots, PMS cramping (left side), fatigue
Location: Hong Kong + Clinic visit In London
First Session with GinSen: Mid 2025
Current Plan: Preparing for IVF in 2026 + upcoming surgery in Hong Kong (left fallopian tube removal scheduled next week)
Reference : PD Ref 14902
Patient Background / Story
When Mei Lawson came to GinSen, she was navigating one of the most complex fertility journeys a woman can face. At 35, she had been diagnosed with hydrosalpinx, a condition where one fallopian tube becomes blocked and filled with fluid, which, left untreated, can significantly reduce the chances of IVF success. Her left tube was due to be surgically removed during a trip back to Hong Kong the following week.
Her cycle had always been short and unpredictable, ranging anywhere from 23 to 27 days, and her periods came with cramping on the left side, bright red blood, and tiny clots. Her hands and feet were persistently cold. She was carrying the weight of job stress alongside the emotional burden of infertility. And though her progesterone was normal and her AMH sat at 5.5, she knew her body needed strengthening before IVF could give her the best possible result.
How We Helped : The GinSen TCM Way
At GinSen, we understand that IVF success is not just about the clinic, it is about the body that walks through those doors. With Mei, our goal was to regulate her cycle, warm her reproductive system, reduce stagnation, and build the strongest possible foundation for her upcoming IVF.
1. Regulating the Cycle and Why It Matters Before IVF
A regular, healthy menstrual cycle is one of the most important and most overlooked factors in IVF success. Before embryo transfer, the uterus must be in its optimal state: well-nourished, well-lined, and hormonally balanced. A short or irregular cycle often indicates that the uterine lining does not have enough time to develop fully between periods, reducing the chances of successful implantation.
In TCM, cycle irregularity reflects underlying Qi and Blood imbalance. By using a personalised weekly herbal tea formula adjusted by Dr. Wen each week based on Mei’s changing physical condition we worked to lengthen and stabilise her cycle, support the development of a healthy uterine lining, and ensure her body arrived at each IVF stage in its best possible condition.
A regulated cycle before IVF means better lining quality, more predictable ovulation timing, improved hormonal synchronisation with the IVF protocol, and ultimately, a higher chance of successful implantation and a sustained pregnancy.
2. Warming the Uterus and Improving Circulation
Cold hands and feet, clotting during periods, and left-sided cramping all pointed to Blood stagnation and Cold in the uterus, patterns in TCM that directly impair fertility and uterine receptivity. Through acupuncture and herbal support, we worked to warm Mei’s reproductive system, improve blood circulation to the uterus and ovaries, and clear the stagnation contributing to her symptoms.
3. Supporting AMH and Egg Quality
With an AMH of 5.5 and IVF on the horizon, protecting and optimising Mei’s ovarian reserve became a priority. Her herbal formula was tailored to nourish Kidney essence, support follicle development, and give her eggs the best possible environment in which to mature ahead of her IVF retrieval.
4. Preparing the Body Post-Surgery
With the removal of her left fallopian tube scheduled, we also worked to support Mei’s recovery and ensure that her remaining reproductive system, her right tube, uterus, and ovaries, was functioning at its very best ahead of IVF. Hydrosalpinx fluid is known to be toxic to embryos, and its removal was an essential step. GinSen’s role was to ensure her body healed well and was ready to move forward.
5. Managing Stress and Supporting Emotional Wellbeing
Fertility stress is real, relentless, and physiologically damaging it disrupts hormones, tightens the body, and depletes the very energy reserves needed for conception. Regular acupuncture sessions helped Mei’s nervous system settle, her anxiety ease, and her body approach IVF from a place of calm rather than depletion.
What Her Plan Looked Like
Herbal Remedies:
- Custom Herbal Tea Formula – adjusted weekly by Dr. Wen based on Mei’s physical condition, targeting cycle regulation, uterine warmth and Kidney nourishment throughout treatment
Treatments:
- Acupuncture – throughout treatment to improve circulation, regulate hormones, support uterine lining and reduce stress ahead of IVF
Diet & Lifestyle
- Warm, nourishing meals to support Blood production and uterine warmth
- Avoiding cold and raw foods to preserve Yang energy and support circulation
- Iron-rich foods to support healthy period flow and reduce clotting
- Warm fluids daily to support kidney function and circulation
- Foods chosen to reduce inflammation and support recovery post-surgery
- Stress management, particularly around job pressure and fertility anxiety
- Warmth, keeping the abdomen, hands and feet warm daily
- Gentle movement to encourage circulation and ease cramping
- Consistent sleep and daily routines to support cycle regulation
- Emotional preparation alongside physical preparation for IVF
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The Result
The changes Mei experienced during her GinSen treatment were both measurable and deeply felt.
Her cycle, once short, unpredictable and painful, became significantly more regular. Her period pain reduced substantially. The yellowish discharge that had concerned her was gone. Her fatigue and cold extremities had eased. And most importantly, she felt it herself: her uterus felt healthier, stronger, and more ready than it had in years.
She was no longer simply hoping IVF would work. She was walking into it with a body that had been genuinely prepared, cycle by cycle, week by week, herb by herb. With her left fallopian tube removed, her cycle regulated, her uterine health restored, and her confidence rebuilt, Mei Lawson arrived at her IVF in early 2026 in the strongest possible condition.
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