Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine

Description
Providing a clear understanding of infertility, this practical
resource analyzes 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.



Key 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 approaches 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.
The author is a well-known specialist in this field.



Table of Contents
1. A Tale of Two Clinics 2. The Menstrual Cycle 3. Charting the
Menstrual Cycle 4. Diagnosis and Treatment of Female
Infertility; Part One: Making a diagnosis Part Two: The
treatment of functional infertility by TCM 5. Gynaecological
Disorders Which Can Cause Infertility 6. Blockage of the
Fallopian Tubes 7. Male Infertility 8. Pregnancy Loss,
Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy 9. Diet and Lifestyle 10.
Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) and Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) Appendices Appendix 1: Herbs ?Pinyin, Latin and
Chinese Characters Appendix 2: Herbs which can move the Blood
Appendix 3: Herbs Contraindicated During Pregnancy Appendix 4:
Herbal Formulas Mentioned in this Book



Author Information
By Jane Lyttleton, Private Practitioner, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Sydney, Australia