About TCM Gynecology (Fu Ke)
Traditional Chinese Medicine, like Western bio-medicine, has within its scope various specialties. Among these are dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, traumatology, internal medicine and gynecology. Gynecology (Fu Ke) is one of the most efficacious specialties in TCM. It is divided into five categories:
1. Menstrual Diseases (Yue Jing Bing)- these include irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, mid-cycle pain, blocked menstruation (amenorrhea)
2. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (Dai Xia Bing)- various colored discharges due to vaginitis, leucorrhea, candida (yeast) infections, sexually transmitted diseases and other pathologies.
3.Birthing and Gestational Diseases (Tai Chan Bing)- spontaneous miscarriage, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia, breeched birth, premature birth, abdominal pain
4. After Birth Diseases (Chan Hou Bing)- post-partum depression, post-partum lochia, post-partum abdominal pain, scanty lactation.
5. Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing)- ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids (myomas), endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, breast diseases, uterine prolapse, infertility.
Our methods of exam and treatment are non-invasive, safe and cost-effective. There is no vaginal exam, stirrups or removal of clothing. And Chinese Herbal Medicine is free of side effects when prescribed by a board certified Chinese Herbalist. After listening and asking questions, using pulse and tongue diagnosis and examining the overall look of the patient, we design a program utilizing acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chinese dietary therapy. Most gynecological conditions can be brought under control in 3 - 6 menstrual cycles.