Fertility treatment in TCMAcupuncture is extensively used when preparing for pregnancy. When there is balance and a harmonious flow within the internal landscape pregnancy is more likely to occur.Acupuncture works well in conjunction to IVF treatment, the experienced acupuncturist at Nikau Room is able to assist at what ever stage you are at.Link - Data analysis of research article 'acupuncture may boost pregnancy |
Listed are a few examples of Patterns of Disharmony frequently associated with Infertility in TCM, western medical relationship and how the patterns are treated according to TCM.
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TCM Pattern of Disharmony |
Signs and Symptoms associated with patterns
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Western diagnosis observed in relation to patterns
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Causes/etiology |
Traditional Chinese Mecical Treatment- advice and guidance
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Spleen Qi Deficiency |
Upper abdominal bloating Tiredness Pallor Foggy thinking Reduced or no appetite Loose stools |
Recurrent miscarriage Prolapses |
Diet Worry Overthinking Overworking Constitutional low energy Inappropriate dietary intake |
Tonify Spleen Qi utilising Acupuncture, Chinese herbs Dietary & nutritional advice Exercise |
| Liver Qi Stagnation |
PMT Irritability, Anger/rage, reactive stress pattern Depression and sadness especially premenstrual, Cramping pain associated with menstruation, Nausea/reflux, Fibrocystic Breasts, Plum stone throat; feeling of something in the throat around thyroid region, Headaches, Premenstrual body swelling, Wiry Pulse Diagnosis
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Women Endometriosis Hormonal Irregularities PID PCOS Luteal Phase Defect Contributing toward Adrenal and Thyroid dysfunction Elevated Blood Pressure Pre Menstrual Depression Men Erectile dysfunction, Depression, Poor Motility and function of sperm |
Stress Emotionally bottling Lack of exercise – contributing factor. Inappropriate dietary choices ie coffee and alcohol consumption Stressful job and or lifestyle. |
Regulate Flow of Liver Qi using Acupuncture, Tui Na and or Chinese Herbs Lifestyle advice and a detailed explanation is offered to manage/curve the affects of stress. Dietary advice Exercise |
| Kidney Qi Deficiency |
Low energy Low back pain and or ache Memory issues Low Libido Urge incontinence ie when you jump or run Nocturia Pulse and Tongue diagnosis associated with kidney qi deficiency. |
Premature Ovarian Failure, Recurrent Miscarriage, Poor Adrenal Function, Poor Egg Quality, Endometriosis, Low Sperm Volume and count, Poor Sperm Motility |
Constititionally low energy Overwork Fear Inappropriate Diet Excessive sex
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Tonify Kidney Qi with Acupuncture and or Chinese Herbs Lifestyle advice and a detailed explanation is offered to manage/curve the affects of stress. Dietary & nutritional advice
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Patterns of disharmony is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to describe a set of signs and symptoms based on a differential diagnosis. These vary from case to case and the individual is treated based on their own diagnosis. Below is the repetoire of techniques and tools utilised to attain balance and inner harmony.
- Dietary modifications
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Nutritional advice and suggestions
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Acupuncture and TCM techniques
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Stretching and exercise
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Relaxation, Qi Gong, meditation, visualisation, meridian tapping
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Chinese herbs
Basal Body Temperature monitoring
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Please visit again soon for information about the following conditions that are treated with TCM:
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome
Premature Ovarian Failure
Dysmenorrhoea
Endometriosis
Heavy Bleeding
Absence of Monthly Cycle
Recurring Miscarriages
Auto immune responses
Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
Candida
Hypothyroidism
Hormonal Irregularities