Book description
Written by experts in Chinese medicine, this textbook provides a
comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine therapies for fertility
disorders. It opens by reviewing the basics of current Western
reproductive medicine in terms of diagnosis, treatment options, and
possible risks. The book then introduces the reader to traditional
Chinese fertility treatments, providing information about how they
complement Western reproductive medicine. The authors describe in detail
the different treatment methods, ranging from
qi gong
and tui na
to moxibustion and acupuncture to Chinese dietetics and medicinal
therapy. The main section of the book provides in-depth discussion of
specific fertility disorders and their management, including menstrual
disorders, early menopause, sexual disorders, male infertility,
endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. It closes with a section
on patient support, addressing issues such as the mind-body relationship
and the impact of stress. Key features:
Case studies with real-life
examples of specific treatment approaches
Information on both Chinese and Western therapiesPerspectives from
numerous Chinese medicine specialistsExtensive quotations from
classical texts in translation
Historical, cultural, and social perspectives on the issue of
fertility in Chinese culture, modern and ancient
Chinese Medicine in Fertility Disorders
is an invaluable resource for practitioners in complementary medicine,
including acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists who wish to include
fertility treatment in their practice, and a useful reference for all
physicians who seek to expand their perspective on managing fertility
issues. "Situate[s] fertility treatment in sociocultural and
ethical contexts [and] treatments with acupuncture, herbal formulas,
dietetics, qi gong, massage and patient support in case studies."
-- booknews. com_x000D_ _x000D_
“the combination of using both TCM
and five phases will help practitioners of different methods_x000D_
assist patients.._x000D_ . this book belongs on the bookshelf of
any_x000D_ Chinese medicine practitioner who works with fertility
patients” American Acupuncturist December 2010
Overseas Visiting Professor (Chengdu University of TCM/China),
Practice for Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy, Munich, Germany
Sinologist, Freelance Researcher, Translator, Lecturer, Taos, NM, USA
