Infertility and Sterility TCM and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Mao Jun Tong
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on female infertility, while the second part addresses male infertility. The first three chapters of each part provide an overview from both TCM and Western medicine perspectives, summarizing the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems, as well as the pathogenesis of infertility. The subsequent sections are detailed chapters. Each condition is written in the following format: overview, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and examination, differential diagnosis, treatment, clinical thinking and insights, experiences of renowned experts, selected case studies, modern research progress, selected ancient medical texts, and references. The TCM treatment section includes seven aspects: syndrome differentiation and treatment, TCM patent medicines, secret prescriptions and empirical formulas, external therapies, acupuncture and moxibustion, massage therapy, and dietary therapy. It is comprehensive and specific. Guided by TCM theory while emphasizing both TCM and Western medicine, the book highlights TCM characteristics, offers rich and detailed content, and presents solid data. It reflects the unity of scientific rigor, advanced knowledge, and practicality, making it an indispensable reference for clinicians practicing both TCM and Western medicine.