We speak of infertility in the couple when a pregnancy is not obtained after 12 to 24 months of complete, regular (two to three times a week) and without contraception.
Of course, the two partners will have to investigate whether the problem comes from one, the other or both.
In ancient China, an emperor had trouble having children. Chinese doctors were called to treat the case, but it was out of the question to treat the emperor as a patient because he was extremely likely. Doctors, after detailed examination of the various concubines, said to the emperor that the three women he had chosen to have children all had a different problem, that doctors were going to deal with but to avoid making them lose their face, could the emperor also take false medication in order to restore the coat of arms of the concubines?
The emperor accepted by feeling magnanimous to help concubines, and this is how doctors were able to treat the emperor for months (with real medicines) and concubines (with false drugs) until the descendants were assured.
Times have changed and the drop in the sperm content in humans is quite common. It is therefore essential that man and woman are clear about their state of health so as not to waste time in the gestation project.
Whether it is one or the other, Chinese medicine takes care of everyone according to their specificities.
Examination: What is my situation?
First, it is verified if no problem of genetic origin is present.
Then, the factors that can influence pregnancy are age and lifestyle.Alcohol, tobacco or certain drugs, the various voluntary abortions, the taking of contraceptive pill in the long term, overweight, stress, certain sports such as excess bicycle which presses too much on the pelvic floor ...All these elements can cause a drop in libido, erection disorders, frigidity, a state of mind that is not very favorable to get pregnant.
We will also check if we have not worked long in a toxic environment with exposure to products such as pesticides or that there have already been medical treatment by radiation or chemo sessions.
In the most common pathologies, there are hormonal problems, anomalies of the paternal reproductive system such as the defending channel, the prostate. On the maternal side, uterus problems (fibroid, endometriosis etc.), problems in the ovaries (polycystic).
Now I know, but what to do?
If we realize that an element fishing in the lifestyle, we try to change. If it is a medical concern, we remedy it to put the odds on his side.
Western medicine offers many hormonal treatments for fertility problems. There are at times certain side effects on the fetus or on the mother, or a weight gain. So you have to find out before.
It is possible to consider surgical intervention for deformations or anomalies of the reproductive system.The ligature of varicose veins that lead to testicles is a frequent cause of fertility in humans (varicocele).
IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is often envisaged as the last resort. It represents a certain cost, patients seem to share physical or mental difficulties after the intervention. Some cases of obesity or early senility are postponed, but this method also has a lot of success. We must therefore weigh the pros and cons.
Natural solutions of Chinese medicine
According to Chinese medicine, the organs involved in gestation are the kidneys, the liver and the spleen.The kidneys as a source of energy for the reproductive organs, the liver because it manages blood in the body and the emotions and finally spins it because it is the basis of energy in general and produces blood.
For the meridians, the governor's vessel passing through the spine, the belts (Chong Mai) and the meridians of the aforementioned organs.
Two main problems can arise: insufficient energy or obstruction of the free movement of this energy.
Lack of energy for the kidneysis divided in lack of yang, lack of yin or both. Lumbar pain, tinnitus, knee pains, concentration or memory problems, hair loss, insomnia, lack of libido are often present.
The lack of energy of the spleenOften leads to the production of mucus, its symptoms are therefore the same as in the presence of humidity in the body, see below.
Obstruction to the circulation of energyWill manifest by fairly acute pain, always in the same places, intensifying at night, fatigue, little desire to speak, difficulty touching the places concerned, because they are painful in palpation, a dark language, a rough pulse.
One of the frequent causes of obstructions is the "humidity" pathogen. Indeed, internal or external humidity accumulates in the body and often creates moisture stagnations, in other words mucosity, mucus. The nature of humidity is heavy and goes downwards, the person feels naturally tired, heavy limbs, heavy head, little appetite, liquid or frequent stools, not thirsty etc ... All this can cause infections of the repeated urinary system.
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Acupuncturewill tackle the insufficiency, in other words, to bring energy back or unlock the one that is stagnant.
The energy circulates and therefore acts fully or partially on the deformations of the reproductive system, on anemia, hypothyroidism, lack of libido, ovulation disorders, lack of sperm or too low activity.
Energy obstructions and stagnation can manifest in many different forms, the needle helps regulate energy flows and lift these blockages. This will act mainly on cysts, fibroids, defending canals, elimination of mucus, will fight against stress, sadness or anger which all have a definite impact on hormones, and finally on blood mobility, essential for good health of the reproductive system.
The most frequently used points are Tai XI (K13), San Yin Jiao (SP6), Guan Yuan (ST25), Zi Gong, Xue Hai (SP10), Qi Men (LR14), Tai Chong (LR3), He Gu (Li4), Zu San Li (ST36), Tian Shu (ST25), TAI BAI (SP3) painful areas.
In many cases, the therapist will help thephytotherapyIn order to increase therapeutic effects. After examining the language, pulse and an interrogation pushed on lifestyle disorders and habits, he will prescribe a formula of herbs according to needs. Again, the lack of energy of the kidneys and the energy of the blocked liver are the two most frequent pathological mechanisms.
Insufficient kidneys:Ginseng, Licorice, Sichuan pepper but also Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Shao Yao, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Shu di, Tu Zi, Lu Jiao Shuang, Zhong…
To remove obstructions:The sagebrush is effective in ingestion or in foot bath, also in Moxa, cinnamon, astragalus and Xiang fu, dang gui, xu duan, wu zhu yu, bai shao, sheng di huang….
For hormone regulation: Products like Wun Zhu Yu, May Dong, Dang Gui, Shao Yao, Chuan Xiong, Gui Zhi, E Jiao, Mu Dan Pi, Sheng Jiang, Ban Xia are used.
In no case should you do your self-prescription.The Chinese medicine practitioner will take care of you to establish an adequate diagnosis and prescription. This requires years of clinical practice.
If you are affected by this type of problem, first know that there are often solutions, and sometimes simpler and more global solutions than we think.
The concern, even if it is understandable, will not help us ... Keep your morale and come and explain your case to us.
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Do you suffer from infertility?
Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help you put the odds on your side to get pregnant!