I like the following link on its simplicity and clarity to describe the IVF procedure, one of popular way to treat infertility on some server structure disorders. Remember this does not include treatment of acupuncture or Chinese Medicine. Both could enhance the successful rate of the procedure. http://infertility.about.com/od/infertilitytreatments/ss/ivf_treatment.htm or “BEYOND IN VITRO FERTILIZATION – NEW […]
Read MoreHow much blood flow is considered normal? Doctors consider about 30 to 80 milliliters (2 tablespoons to about 1/3 cup) normal; anything less or more than that could be considered abnormal menstrual bleeding. Irregular menstruation and abnormal menstrual bleeding fall into several different categories. Amenorrhea is the failure to start menstruation during puberty or cessation […]
Read MoreThe menstrual cycle disorders consist of irregularities on cycle, bleeding days, bleeding amount, color, quality (dense,light,clotting,etc), smell. Most often are: Menstrual coming ahead, coming late, or irregular, bleeding too much, too less, too long, bleeding in the mid of cycle, or no cycle. Pains can be dysmenorrhea, headache, body pain, diarrhea, sores, fever, etc. A woman’s […]
Read MoreFollowing is note shared by “YingYang House” Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that arises before, during a/or after menstruation. The pain is mainly in the lower abdomen, however, it can occur in the lower back a/or running down the legs. Etiology & Pathology: Etiology: Emotional Factors – strong emotions (depression, anger) may lead to stagnation of […]
Read MoreVideo Acupuncture for Fertility Can acupuncture be used to treat infertility? Yes. In China,for centuries, Acupuncture, frequently combined with herbal medicine, has been used to treat some causes of infertility. For example, acupuncture and herbs have been implemented to address pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis. In case of tubal adhesion, a situation individual could still […]
Read MoreAcupuncture can help to induce labor. Unless there is a medical necessity, the use of acupuncture to induce labor normally is performed within 2 weeks after the due date. Some of my patients start labor day after acupuncture session. Some need couple of sessions. Some still need medical intervention. The following is an article from […]
Read MoreHuang Di asked, “When one grows old, one cannot bear children. Is this due to heredity or to the loss of one’s procreative energy?” Qi Bo answered, “In general, the reproductive physiology of woman is such that at seven years of age her kidney energy becomes full, her permanent teeth come in, and her hair […]
Read MoreEndometriosis (from endo, “inside”, and metra, “womb“) is a gynecological medical condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity, most commonly on the ovaries. The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. These endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal […]
Read MoreIn a German study in 2008, 201 women were randomly assigned to acupuncture or no treatment for menstrual pain, severe cramps and discomfort. The majority of patients receiving acupuncture reported at least a 33 percent improvement in their pain level. It was observed that after three months of treatment the average pain score was 3.1 […]
Read More— Cathy Margolin, L.Ac An international nonprofit organization, known as the Cochrane Collaboration, studied the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in relieving menstrual pain compared to western drugs. Their conclusion: “Chinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhea roughly doubled pain relief and improvement in overall symptoms compared with conventional Western pharmaceuticals,” reported Xiaoshu Zhu. (1) Here […]
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