Female Infertility (bu yun zheng) - CatsTCMNotes

Female Infertility (bu yun zheng)
Differential Disgnosis & Treatment
– always a disorder of RN & Chong (Regulate REN & Chong)
Basic Points REN-4, 6; Zigong; SP-4, 6, 9, 10
KID Xu
(Yin, Yang, Qi,
or Essence)
HT & SP Xu
(HT Xue Xu &
SP Qi Xu)
Cold in Uterus
- Yang Xu: can’t conceive = functional d.o.
- Cold extremities, aversion to intercourse
- Qi Xu: weakness of lower back or knees,
fatigue …
- Yin Xu Sx …
- Prolonged or shortened menstrual cycle;
scanty pale menstrual discharge
- Frequent, copious urination; nighttime
urination; dizzy; tinnitus
T: Pale, swollen, wet
P: Weaker, deeper in rear positions
- Infertility lasting for long time
- Inability to conceive
- Palpitations, insomnia, poor memory, bad
concentration, scanty light menses,
dizziness, pale complexion, blurred vision
- Poor app, fatigue, SOB, depression…
T: Pale, thin C: Thin white
P: Weak, thin [fine, choppy]
- Typically, caught cold and severe
dysmenorrhea: cold sensation, severe pain,
retarded/late menses, dark red clots
- Inability to conceive
- Pain relieved by heat, worse w/ cold
- Cold extremities
- If still has ext. cold pathogen: shivering,
chills …
- Pale face
T: Normal, or pale, swollen
C: Thin, white coat
P: Slow, deep (if more Yang: slow, weak)
Strengthen KID,
Strengthen Chong & REN Channels
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Basic +
KID-3; GB-39; UB-23, 52; DU-4
Also:
ST-36; ST-29 (for prolonged cycles)
KID-13 (nourish Chong; tonify KID; strengthens uterus)
UB-52 (tonifies KID; nourishes Essence)
LU-7 (regulates REN; strengthen uterus & KID)
>Yu Lin Zhu (Unicorn Rearing Pill)
Tonify SP Qi, Nourish HT Blood,
Strengthen Chong and REN
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Basic +
ST-28; UB-20, 21
UB-17, 15; REN-14
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ST-36; KID-13; UB-23; REN-12
> Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Precious Decoction)
Warm Uterus, Expel Cold epf,
Regulate Chong and REN
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Basic +
DU-4; REN-4 w/ moxa
UB-12, 13 w/ moxa
Moxa: REN-2 (scatters cold),
KID-7; UB-23 (tonify KID Yang)
REN-7 (nourishes KID, strengthens uterus)
> Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (Artemisia-Cyperus
Warming The Uterus)
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Obstruction
by Phlegm-
Dampness
overweight,
high cholesterol
LIV Qi Yu
Blood Stasis
Treatment
Principles:
4 phases of
Menstrual Cycle
- Profuse vaginal discharge
- Blockage of fallopian tubes
- Inability to conceive
- Prolonged menstrual cycle; amenorrhea in
severe cases
- May be overweight
- Chest distention w/ profuse mucous, phlegm
- Heaviness sensation; n, v
- Dizziness & vertigo
T: Normal or Pale, swollen
C: Thick, white or yellow, greasy coat
P: Slippery
- Clearly related to emotional disorder
- Infertility w/ PMS, irritability
- Irregular, late or absent periods; premenstrual
depression/ tension; painful periods
- Sighing, depression
- Breast tenderness, …
T: Normal
P: Wiry
- Inability to conceive; irregular or delayed
menses; painful periods; lower abdominal pain
worse with pressure; dark blood (purplishblack)
with clots
- Irritability; mental restlessness or manic
behavior
T: Dark purple w/ spots or patches
P: Wiry or choppy
Basic+
Remove Damp-Phlegm,
Open Chong & REN
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ST-40; REN-12, 17; P-6
REN-3 (strengthen uterus; resolve damp)
ST-28; SP-9; SP-6; REN-9 (resolve damp)
LU-7 + KID-6 (regulate REN; strengthen uterus)
ST-30 (reg. chong; invigorate Blood to transform
water)
UB-32 (drains damp from genital system)
> Qi Gong Wan (Uterus Opening Pill)
Soothe LIV; Promote circulation;
Regulate Chong and REN
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Basic +
4 gates, GB-34; LIV-14; UB-18
> Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
> Kai Yu Zhong Yu Tang (Depression
Opening Jade-Plant Decoction)
Invigorate Blood; Remove Stasis;
Soothe LIV; Regulate menses
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Basic +
UB-17; ST-29; LU-7 + KID-6
LIV-3; GB-34; KID-14
> Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Lesser Abdomen
Stasis-Expelling Decoction)
1. Period phase: regulate menstruation: stop period if heavy or invigorate Blood if
scanty
2. Post-menstrual phase: nourish Blood & tonify KID
3. Inter-menstrual phase: tonify KID & consolidate REN & Chong
4. Pre-menstrual phase: tonify yang and move LIV Qi
Herbal Therapy:
Placenta powder (from sheep or goat)
Take 3-5 d before ovulation
> Ba Zhen San / 8 Treasure Decoction (sometimes called Nu Zhe Ba Zhen San)
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Basic Points
Impotence (yang wei)
[Yang Wei = Yang Flaccidity Syndrome]
Differiential Diagnosis & Treatment
REN-4, 6
Jing gong (“sperm palace” = same as zi gong! [3 cun lateral to REN-3])
BL-23, DU-4, Ba liao (BL-31 to 34: esp. BL-31, 32 on both sides)
SP & KID
Qi Xu
Chronic
Qi Xu w/ SP & KID Qi Xu signs:
- Impotence, infertility
- Fatigue; tiredness; poor appetite; loose stool
or diarrhea; gas & bloating in the abdomen
- Incontinence or profuse, frequent urination;
low back pain; worse after orgasm
- Sinking sensation in the lower abdomen
- Pale face; may have SOB
- “Palace therapy” – qigong to prevent loss of Qi
T: Pale, swollen w/ tm C: Thin, white
P: Deep, weak
Tonify SP & KID Qi;
Benefit/Strengthen External Kidneys
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Basic +
KID-3; SP-6; ST-36; UB-20, 21
If impotence is predominant Sx:
Use moxa for preventative tx
[not for long term: if begin to feel: 1) thirsty,
2) have insomnia/poor sleep, 3) dark, yellow
urination or constipation – stop moxa! B/c the
P T is not Yang Xu yet!]
UB-52; REN-17
SP & KID
Yang Xu
LIV Qi Yu
- Worse than Qi Xu
- Impotence, failure to achieve erection
- Premature ejaculation
- All of the above Qi Xu Sx, plus:
- Cold extremities, cold pain in the lower back or
abdominal, desire for warm drinks
- Profuse, clear, frequent urination
- Morning diarrhea
- Incontinence (more severe)
- No desire or aversion to sexual intercourse
- May have edema
T: Pale swollen tongue body
C: Wet/moist
P: Deep, weak, slow
- Hx of relationship or emotional disorder, or
personality (introverted, scared)
- Impotence, failure of erection
- Stress & depression; prefers to be alone
- Sighing time to time
- Distention of the hypochondriac region or
breast
- Distending sensation or pain (esp. after
intercourse) at root of penis or scrotum &
radiates to perineum, groin or hypochondriac
region
T: Normal
P: Wiry
Warm SP & KID Yang;
Benefit the external kidneys
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Basic +
Same points as above
Add moxa (moxa box is very good on the
lower back over DU-4, UB-23 area, or
over the Baliao pts)
SI-3 + UB-63 for the DU
May add:
SP-6; ST-36; REN-17; DU-20; REN-8
Basic +
Soothe LIV Qi;
Promote circulation;
Benefit the external kidneys
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4 gates; GB-34 (hui of sinews)
UB-18, 19
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Lower Pouring
of Damp Heat
Acute stage of
prostatitis
- Related to UTI-type Sx: burning, urgent,
frequent and/or painful urination; itchiness
- Impotence, failure of erection
- Dark yellow/brown tea/may even be pink urine
(if bleeding)
- Wetness of the scrotum w/ itching or skin rash
- Bitter taste
- If more H: thirsty; If more D: no desire to drink
- May have temporal headaches; restlessness
T: Red, w/ red spots, tm
C: Yellow greasy, may be thick
P: Slippery, wiry, fast
Basic +
Remove D-H from LJ;
Benefit the external kidneys
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REN-3; UB-28, 22, 39
ST-28; SP-9; SJ-5
If more Heat: LI-11
Herbal therapy – Yang tonifying:
- “King’s Therapy” or “Spring Therapy” [Spring is a very active and upgoing season]
• Can warm Yang temporarily, but can lead to Yin damage
• Animal penises soaked in alcohol for 6 months
- Dong Chung Xiao Tiao formula
- Silk worm cocoon soaked in alcohol
Qigong therapy
Tie Dan gong (sp?): Qi gong & massage to tx male infertility
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