Week 10 - Fertility & Conception Flashcards
1
Q
List requirements for conception in a female
A
- KD Qi abundant
- unobstructed meridians around uterus
- favorable environment inside uterus
2
Q
List biomedical reasons for implantation problems
A
immunological genetic clotting disorder infection structural underlying disorder hormonal lifestyle
3
Q
Provide TCM differential diagnosis for luteal phase defect
A
Yin Deficiency in follicular phase > Yang Deficiency in luteal phase
Qi & Yang Deficiency
4
Q
List general protocol for “Palace Prepping”
A
- increase blood flow
- hormonal balance
- improve emotional health
- avoid “dampness”
- chart your cycle
- make sure body is receptive to conception
