Can I get pregnant if I have a bulging disc?

Generally, patients with lumbar disc herniation do not have any symptoms in the early stages, but in the late stages of lumbar disc herniation, the patient's waist will be very painful and may even develop other lumbar diseases. In modern society, lumbar disc herniation is becoming more and more common. Many men and women have lumbar disc herniation. Some women wonder if they can get pregnant if they have lumbar disc herniation.

Can you get pregnant if you have lumbar disc herniation? In the early stage of lumbar disc herniation, the symptoms are mild, and the patient is no different from ordinary people, so you can get pregnant. However, if it is not treated in time, in the late stage of the disease, pregnancy will increase the burden on the lumbar spine and aggravate the symptoms. Regarding the question of whether you can get pregnant if you have lumbar disc herniation, experts suggest that you should carefully consider before deciding to get pregnant. It depends on the patient's own condition and treatment recovery. Let's learn about it together below.

During pregnancy, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Low back pain in pregnant women is mainly caused by relaxation of pelvic ligaments. In addition, as the fetus continues to grow, the burden on the lumbar spine gradually increases, which may cause lumbar muscle fatigue and lead to low back pain. This type of low back pain is a physiological reaction and can be relieved by rest and recuperation. It can return to normal after delivery without any special treatment.

2. Pay attention to pre-pregnancy exercise. Strengthening pre-pregnancy exercise can strengthen the back muscles and abdominal muscles, which is beneficial for stabilizing the spine and preventing lumbar disc herniation. Healthy pregnant women can still engage in appropriate physical activities during pregnancy, but the exercise should not be strenuous. Exercise should be stopped 3 months before delivery. Those who often suffer from back pain before pregnancy should pay special attention to prevent waist injuries or excessive fatigue.

3. Be cautious when conducting X-ray examinations during treatment of pregnant women. Embryonic tissue is sensitive to X-rays. Studies have confirmed that the period when the embryo is most sensitive to X-rays is 8 to 15 weeks after fertilization, followed by 16 to 25 weeks. To ensure safety, pregnant women with low back pain are best not to undergo X-ray examinations. If an X-ray is needed, it can be scheduled later in pregnancy. At this time, the fetus is close to maturity and the impact of X-rays will be relatively reduced.

The above are some suggestions for pregnant patients with lumbar disc herniation. In fact, there is no direct relationship between lumbar disc herniation and pregnancy. Instead, women with lumbar disc herniation will suffer unbearable pain during pregnancy. In order to avoid this situation, women who want to have a baby should cure the lumbar disc herniation first.