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Chinese medicine has long been used to treat Fertility.

The first book on gynecology and fertility in women is The Complete Book of Effective Prescriptions for Diseases of Women. It was published in 1237 A.D.

Today in China, acupuncture and herbs are used to treat infertility in both men and women. Clinical trials on fertility treatments are regularly reported in many Chinese medical journals.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility

Diagnosis of fertility problems is done according to both Western medicine and the traditional four examinations.

Diagnosis of the reasons for fertility problems reveals the underlying causes of infertility. Fertility treatment can include acupuncture, herbs, movement, meditation, and massage, but acupuncture fertility treatmen and herbal medicine are the main methods used.

Fertility treatment aims to restore harmony and balance and eliminate other impediments to conception. As these conditions vary greatly from person to person, fertility treatment protocols will also vary. A hidden advantage of this method of treating fertility is that, because it addresses root problems, other health benefits can accrue. Regardless of achieving pregnancy, many patients report improvements their health and sense of well being.

Chinese Herbs and Fertility

There are over 150 different herbs used in fertility treatment. Herbs are usually given in combinations (formulas) which are often modified for each patient. Herbs can be administered as pills, powders, tablets, or decoctions (teas). All can be effective.

Success of Chinese Medicine Fertility Treatment

There are no guarantees of success, however clinical studies in China have shown that 70% of all cases of infertility, treated by Chinese medicine, resulted in pregnancy. Depending on the particular study and the types of infertility treated, success rates ranged from about 50% up to more than 90%. *

Safety of Fertility Treatment with Chinese Medicine
The Chinese herbs used are entirely non toxic, but could, on rare occasion, cause adverse digestive reactions. These can be corrected by slight modification of the formula or by changing the method of administration. Allergic reactions are extremely rare. Acupuncture treatment is even safer, showing virtually no instances of adverse reations.

Combining Chinese Medicine with Western Therapies
In China, combining Western medical techniques along with Chinese methods is common. Some doctors are trained in both methods Most cases of infertility successfully treated in China are not the result of modern techniques such as in vitro fertilization. The Chinese consider these techniques overly expensive and are known to have only a modest rate of success.

When Pregnancy Occurs
Once pregnancy is confirmed. Treatment is usually discontinued. Only those with a history of miscarriage or those who suffer morning sickness will take herbs or acupuncture during pregnancy. Acupuncture and herbs can also be used to ease the pain of chilbirth and to treat breech birth and delayed labor.

*Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon

Common Causes of Infertility

A combination of one or more of the following patterns is the root of many fertility problems.

1. Deficiency Pattern - which effects the hormonal system, impairing sexual and reproductive functions. 2. Stagnation Pattern - which has the effect of restricting circulation of qi and blood to the reproductive organs.

3. Heat or Cold Pattern - which causes the affected organs to function abnormally, by altering the mucous membrane, or raising or lowering the local temperature. In all cases, the aim of treatment is to harmonize the underlying imbalances to restore normal physiological functions.

IVF, ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are valuable complements to in vitro fertilization, and may significantly benefit the outcome of this procedure.According to Dr. Lifang Liang, who experimented using Chinese medicine as an adjunct to IVF at the University of Texas, Chinese medicine increases the success rate of in vitro fertilization by as much as 50%. IVF patients are given herbs and acupuncture at several critical stages during the procedure.At the first stage, when birth controls pills are administered to regulate hormonal activity, herbs and acupuncture are used to insure smooth flow to the ovaries.Next, when drugs are given to stimulate egg production, Chinese herbs and acupuncture are used to ease the stimulating side-effects of the drugs. Similar herbs are also used before implantation to relax the muscles, prevent contraction, and better enable the embryo to implant upon the uterus.

Other herbs with a long history of preventing miscarriage are used after transfer to strengthen the womb and avert miscarriage. Herbs for Miscarrage

Infertility In Men

Men are a factor in infertility about 40% of the time. The following Chinese medicine contains herbs known to both increase hormone production and sperm health.

Man's Treasure
Highly concentreated, Practitioner strength tablets for
Libido or Erectile Enhancement, Fertility Problems

Combines well with Golden Book Pills or Low Back Pills.
Do not take during cold or flu.

60 tablets 600 mgs.
Dose is 1 -2 tablets, 1 - 2 times daily or as prescribed

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Other causes of men's infertility:

condition

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Kidney Yin Deficiency
low fluid volume in their ejaculate.

Men with kidney yin deficiency are advised to limit ejaculation to occasions where conception is possible.
Liu Wei Di Huang

Common Causes of Infertility In women

Deficiency of Liver Blood
Women's Precious Pills

Kidney Yin Deficiency
Liu Wei Di Huang

Deficiency of Kidney Yang
Man's Treasure

Excessive Phlegm-Damp. Chinese Bitters
more common in overweight

Damage to the Channels (internal injury) acupuncture is main protocol

Liver Qi Stagnation (stress/depression/anxiety) Free & Easy Pills

Obstruction of Qi and Blood
always presents with pain
acupuncture is main protocol

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A consultation consists of several e-mail exchanges.

You will recieve an herbal prescription, treatment plan and possibly other suggestions. Consutations don't include the cost of herbs.

In your first e-mail:

Describe yourself. Mention your gender, age, height , weight, occupation, symptoms, treatments you've had, and how long you've had them for.

Tell us your Western medical diagnosis, if you have one.

List the medicines you use.

Note occasions when you have been hospitalized for any reason.

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