How to treat infertility with traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment of infertility requires syndrome differentiation, which mainly uses comprehensive intervention methods such as Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, moxibustion therapy, massage therapy and diet recuperation.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Select formulas such as Yulin Zhu, Xiaoyao San, or Cangfu Daotan Wan based on the syndrome types of kidney deficiency, liver depression, phlegm dampness, etc. Kidney yin deficiency is accompanied by prepared rehmannia root and cornus officinalis to nourish kidney essence; For those with liver qi stagnation, add Chaihu and Xiangfu to soothe the liver and relieve depression; Phlegm dampness resistance is often combined with Pinellia ternata and Poria cocos to reduce phlegm and eliminate dampness. It is necessary to continuously regulate for more than 3 menstrual cycles, and avoid cold and spicy foods during medication.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Guanyuan, uterus, Sanyinjiao and other main points, kidney deficiency with Taixi, liver stagnation with Taichong, phlegm dampness with Fenglong. Adopting the technique of tonifying and purging, treatment begins after menstruation is over, once every other day, with 10 sessions as one course of treatment. Electroacupuncture can enhance stimulation and improve ovarian blood flow perfusion.

3. Moxibustion therapy

uses ginger separated moxibustion at Shenque point or direct moxibustion at Guanyuan point, each time for 30 minutes. Infertility of deficiency cold type can be treated with moxibustion with moxa sticks on the Mingmen and Shenshu meridians until the local skin is flushed. Avoiding menstruation, 3 times a week for 2 consecutive months can warm the uterus and dispel coldness.

4. Massage therapy

Clockwise massage of the abdomen combined with point pressing of the Zhongji and Qihai acupoints, supplemented by pushing and pressing of the bladder meridians on both sides of the spine. Three times a week can regulate the Chong Ren meridians and improve pelvic circulation. For those with uterine coldness, essential oils can be added to warm the lower abdomen.

5. Diet and recuperation

People with kidney deficiency eat black bean and walnut Congee, people with liver depression drink rose orange peel tea, and those with phlegm dampness use coix seed yam soup. During ovulation, increase intake of zinc containing foods such as oysters and shrimp skins. During luteal phase, it is recommended to eat durian and longan to warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys. During the treatment period, it is necessary to maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid staying up late and feeling emotionally tense. It is recommended that both spouses undergo physical conditioning simultaneously and abstain from alcohol consumption for 3-6 months. If there are organic lesions such as blocked fallopian tubes, modern medical methods should be used for treatment. Record basal body temperature and menstrual changes every month, and bring past examination reports for reference and adjustment of plans by Chinese physicians during follow-up visits.