Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine

Providing a clear understanding of infertility, this practical resource analyses and describes the diagnoses and treatment of infertility - both male and female - with Chinese medicine. It includes Western medical information with explanations of physiology, reproductive biology, and modern infertility treatments to expand the understanding of patient options. Content discusses all aspects of achieving a successful pregnancy, including pre-conception care, conception, pregnancy and miscarriage, and modern medical treatments.

Features

* Detailed and clear Chinese medicine treatment strategies are described
* Information on reproductive biology and Western physiology are included to provide an understanding of the complexity of a patient's symptoms and conditions
Western treatment options that may impact Chinese medicine treatment are described, along with details about how these two perspectives can work together
Clinical approached to supporting the early stages of a pregnancy and preventing miscarriage are included
Advice is offered on pre-conception help and the optimum diet and lifestyle choices for preparing for a pregnancy
Written by a specialist and well-known author in the field.

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author
Foreword
Introduction


A Tale of Two Clinics - The Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine or

Western Medicine.
The Menstrual Cycle.
Charting the Menstrual Cycle.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility (Part 1: Making a Diagnosis Part 2: The Treatment of Functional Infertility by TCM).
Gynaecological Disorders which can cause Infertility.
Blockage of the Fallopian Tubes.
Male Infertility.
Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy.
Diet and Lifestyle.
Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART and Traditional Chinese Medicine).

Appendix 1 Herbs - Pinyin, Latin and Chinese Characters
Appendix 2 Herbs which move the blood
Appendix 3 Herbs contraindicated during pregnancy
Appendix 4 Summary of herbal formulas and their uses in this book

Index

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