It is estimated that endometriosis affects 15% of American women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility. This book offers an explanation as to why endometriosis and infertility are on the rise in contemporary Western society and describes how traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses and treats these two often-related conditions. Included are sections on prevention, diet, exercise, and relaxation therapies.
Preface
Introduction
Endometriosis
Chinese Medicine’s Theory of Menstruation
The Chinese theory of the Cause of Menstrual Problems
The Chinese Diagnosis of Endometriosis
The Chinese Treatment & Prevention of Endometriosis
Remedial Treatment
Case Histories
Infertility
Case Histories
Finding a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Conclusion
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