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Acupuncture and Herbs for Infertility
Chief Complaint: Infertility
History: Has tried for 8 yrs. to conceive with her husband w/out success. Has tried 2 IVF cycles and two donor egg cycles w/out success.
Symptoms: Hx of hemorrhoids, oligomenorrhea, varicose veins, chronic constipation is a smoker and a drinker.
Palpation: Slightly Choppy, Slightly Thin
Observation: Red Body, No Coat, large purple spots scattered throughout the body, slightly dry
OM Diagnosis: Yin Deficiency with some Heat, Blood Stagnation
Last modified: September 8, 2009 · 
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Tags: Acupuncture, Herbs, infertility · Posted in: Reproductive
Chinese Medicine for Male Infertility
Chief Complaint: male infertility
Western Diagnosis: low sperm count, low testosterone, hi LH & FSH
History: lost several hundred pounds a few years ago. currently on raw food diet. leads mentally healthy lifestyle.
Symptoms: frequent urination (but drinks ~2 gallons of water a day); high energy; good attitude; low back pain; loose stool; diagnosed w/gall stones; craves salt; foot fungus; occasional headaches; on and off exhausted, but only sleeps 6 hours/night due to schedule.
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Tags: Acupuncture, acupuncturist, Herbs, infertility · Posted in: Reproductive
The Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Treatment of Infertility
Chief Complaint: being unable to get pregnant for 3 years
Western Diagnosis: Infertility
Medical History: The female patient hasn’t been pregnant for 3 years after getting married. The patient has irregular menstruation combined with clots and cramps, and stress from work.
Pulse exam: Pulse is wiry and thin.
Tongue exam: Tongue is purplish with tooth marks. Coating is thin and white.
Last modified: September 6, 2009 · al · No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture, Herbs, infertility · Posted in: Reproductive
The Chinese Herbal Treatment of Infertility due to Tubal Obstruction
Chief Complaint: being unable to get pregnant after 5 year marriage
Western Diagnosis: 1.Tubal Obstruction, 2.Uterus dysplasia
Medical History: The patient hasn’t been able to get pregnant since she got married 5 years ago.She went to see western doctor and was diagnosed with tubal obstruction and uterus dysplasia. She has experienced scanty menstruation, light color, dark clots, accompanied with legs soreness
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Tags: Herbs, infertility · Posted in: Reproductive
The Chinese Medicine Treatment of Male Infertility, Low Sperm Count and Motility
Chief Complaint: Infertility for three years
Western Diagnosis: low number sperm and poor activity
Medical History: Male, 31 years old, MD and very stressed, low back hurts all the times otherwise everything is fine.
Pulse exam: Pulse: weak and thin.
Tongue exam: Tongue is normal
Last modified: September 6, 2009 · al · No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture, Chinese, infertility, sperm · Posted in: Reproductive
