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BOOK ONE
Introductory Theory
1
1 Western Biology & the Menstrual Cycle
3
2 The Physiological Characteristics of Females
7
3 The Causes, Mechanisms & Prevention of Menstrual Disease
35
4 TCM Methodology
61
5 The Logic Inherent in the TCM Discussion of Yue Jing Bing
69
6 Western Disease Diagnosis & TCM Menstrual Diseases
73
7 Key Points in the TCM Diagnosis of Menstrual Disease
75
8 Key Patterns in Menstrual Diseases
99
9 Treatment Principles & Chinese Medicinals
115
10 Treatment Strategies & Expectations
143
BOOK TWO
The Diagnosis & Treatment of Menstrual Diseases
149
1 Menstruation Ahead of Schedule
151
2 Menstruation Behind Schedule
181
3 (Sometimes) Early, (Sometimes) Late, Menstruation at No Fixed Schedule 211
4 Profuse Menstruation
233
5 Scanty Menstruation
255
6 Flooding & Leaking
273
7 Blocked Menstruation
323
8 Painful Menstruation
369
9 Menstrual Movement Diseases
417
10 Perimenopausal Syndrome
545
Appendix 1: Acupuncture & Moxibustion Formulas for Menstrual Diseases 605
Appendix 2: Ancient Formulas in Powdered Form for Menstrual Diseases 621
Bibliography
631
General Index
641
IV A COMPENDIUM OF CHINESE MEDICAL MENSTRUAL DISEASES
