Gain a solid understanding of how to treat infertility with Chinese medicine

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 therapies.
• Perspectives from numerous Chinese medicine specialists.
• Extensive 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.

About the Author
Sinologist, Freelance Researcher, Translator, Lecturer, Taos, NM, USA

Reviews
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.comthe combination of using both TCM and five phases will help practitioners of different methodsassist patients... this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyChinese medicine practitioner who works with fertility patients American Acupuncturist December 2010



Book Information
ISBN 9783131489913
Author Andreas Noll
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Thieme Publishing Group
Publisher Thieme Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 907g