Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture and the use of Chineseherbs formulated specifically or your condition.
For 5000 years, gynecology related conditions have been effectively treated with the use of TCM. Western medicine as were know it has only been in existence for 200+years.
Doctors in these ancient times were referred to as "breast doctors" or doctors who treated diseases "under the skirt." They relied solely on asking questions about the patient's signs and symptoms, taking the pulse and examining the patient's tongue to determine their pattern of disease and treatment protocol. In those days, extreme cultural conservatism prevailed and exams were not permitted.
Women's reproductive health includes a long life span. Everything from puberty related issues, menstrual irregularities, fertility, pregnancy, post partum, through menopause. IN TCM there is a strong correlation between the brain and reproductive centers, the heart and the uterus.
In fact, theory states that the "Heart houses the Mind." TCM treatment includes a broad and comprehensive understanding of how these elements relate in the treatment of disease--whether is physical or emotional.
TCM uses a holistic approach and unifies physical and emotional issues.
Western medicine, on the other hand, sees a dichotomy between the body and emotions. In fact, Wikipedia defines "gynecology" as the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). So what happens to the rest of our bodies and mind? Hopefully we are seen as more than that. But are we?
Western medicine uses a linear approach to solving problems using medications as their first line of defense. If you tell your doctor you are unhappy, or depressed, out comes the prescription pad!
Conditions commonly treated with TCM:
- Amenorrhea (absent periods).
- Anxiety.
- Cervical dysplasia.
- Depression, irritability, moodiness.
- Dysmenorrhea (painful periods).
- Endometriosis.
- Fibroids.
- Genital herpes.
- Genital warts (HPV).
- Infertility.
- Hormonal migraines.
- Insomnia.
- Irregular periods.
- Long or short periods.
- Heavy periods.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Peri-menopause and Menopausal symptoms.
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Pregnancy related issues.
- Post Partum.
- Spotting at times other than at menstruation.
- Skin rashes, acne.
- Thyroid conditions.
- Chronic yeast infections.
- Urinary Tract infections (UTI).
- Vaginal itching.
TCM's view of the organ systems differs when compared to that of Western Medicine. The Kidney system, for example, is responsible for reproductive development, aging and reproductive problems. The Spleen system is responsible for making Qi (vitality/ energy) and Blood. Since the Heart and mind are interconnected energetically and through pathways son the body, it is an important aspect of calmness, wellness, and an even emotional state. The Liver system travels through the reproductive areas, through the breast, through the chest are to the head. PMS signs are usually due to blockages in this system.
TCM seeks and treats the root cause, rather than masking symptoms. By treating the symptoms, Western medicine prolongs illness by prescribing medications which really never addresses the true problem. Why not rid yourself of the ailment once and for all?
TCM looks at the effects of your lifestyle, nutritional choices, and stress as factors which help or hurt your problems. Your TCM practitioner discusses options and choices to improve your health and wellness.
