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About Infertility
Infertility is a common problem in the UK affecting one in six women and men. The causes in women may vary. There may be a functional problem, where the hormonal levels are abnormal (15%); there may be an organic reason, such as inflammatory pelvic disease (20%). 30% is due to male infertility. Unexplained infertility is the most common reason in both sexes.
Western Medicine View
Conventional medicine offers many sophisticated tests and procedures to investigate and improve fertility and has been miraculous for some couples. However, the difficulty lies in treating individuals where there is a failure to conceive despite the reproductive organs appearing to work well.
Chinese Medicine View
Chinese Medicine can be most effective in treating unexplained infertility. Because Chinese medicine believes every part and function of the body is inter-related, a doctor will assess the entire individual and does not isolate infertility from the body�s other functions such as digestion and circulation, neither does it disregard problems relating to diet and lifestyle. A Chinese medical doctor often gives consideration to small signs and symptoms that western medicine may regard as irrelevant. In Chinese medicine a reason for a part of the system not functioning may lie elsewhere. The most common diagnosis is a combination of Liver Energy stagnation, Kidney Energy deficiency, Blood stagnation, Blood deficiency, Spleen energy deficiency and/or Dampness. In Chinese medicine, the Kidney is the key organ responsible for reproduction.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. The first step of treatment for women is to regulate the menstrual cycle dealing with any abnormalities associated with it. As a consequence, Chinese medicine treatment usually improves general health and alleviates menstrual problems.
Male infertility is usually due to a combination of Kidney Yang/Yin/Qi deficiency. Chinese medicine can effectively treat these conditions resulting in an increased sperm count and mobility.
Case History
In August 2004, I was diagnosed as having premature menopause. Prior to that, I had uterine fibroids which were removed in February 2002. After my blood test in August 2004, I was found to be pre-menopause. My GP told me there was nothing that can be done at this point, my hormone levels were all over the place. Even when I asked if there was someone else I could see for a different opinion. He said not in cases like these. My Oestrogen level was less than 100, FHS levels 68.6 and LH levels 34.4.
All this came about because of the unbearable stress at work. I was experiencing dizzy spells, headaches, sleepless nights and then hot flushes which when they started were relentless and coming in at 30 minute intervals every hour every day for 5 months. I missed my periods. I started gaining weight at an alarming rate. I was feeling depressed, fatigued and had a loss of appetite. By the time Dr. Lily was recommended to me I was in my 4th month with no periods. I went to see a friend of mine who had been seeing Dr. Lily for the same thing and by that time she was pregnant. When I first met Dr. Lily, I was in my 5th month without periods and I was very worried, scared and felt hopeless and was not sure if she would be able to help. Dr. Lily was very friendly, warm and she asked all the right questions as the meeting progressed. I felt relaxed and more willing to give more information. She examined me and explained the treatment she proposed to use on me in clear detail. She also said the recovery time for the ovaries was at least 12 weeks. After only three visits with her the acupuncture and the herb treatment in a 7 week period my system started to function again my periods came back beating the predicted ovaries recovery period of 12 weeks.
By November 30th, I had another blood test I went to see my GP again to get the results. He was very surprised to see that my wayward body had changed its mind and was behaving normally again the results were that my Oestrogen levels were well over 100, FHS levels 10.7 and LH levels 4.7.
An incredible improvement to the last test results. The hot flushes had disappeared along with the dizzy spells and everything else that came with it. He asked me what caused the change? I said Dr. Lily and Chinese medicines and her confidence and faith. Now all I need is a good clean sperm and I will be on my way to become a mother.