Uterine fibroid diagnosis and treatment

Author: Ma Da Zheng
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This is a specialized book that explores uterine fibroids from the perspectives of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. The book is divided into sixteen parts: the epidemiological characteristics of uterine fibroids, clinical characteristics, clinical classification and related issues, prognosis and outcomes of various treatment methods, etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, disease identification and syndrome differentiation with treatment principles, TCM and Western medicine conservative therapy, expectant therapy, surgical therapy, treatment of complications associated with uterine fibroids, clinical efficacy evaluation, preventive and supportive measures for uterine fibroids, the use of Chinese herbal medicine in oral administration for treating uterine fibroids, clinical and experimental research, and literature abstracts.
Among these, the section on TCM and Western medicine conservative therapy for uterine fibroids focuses on the current status of TCM and Western medicine treatments for uterine fibroids. In the section on preventive and supportive measures for uterine fibroids, it explores the prevention of uterine fibroid occurrence, daily regulation for patients with uterine fibroids, and postoperative care measures. In the section on the use of Chinese herbal medicine in oral administration for treating uterine fibroids, it analyzes 100 herbal formulas used for oral treatment of uterine fibroids, conducting a systematic study of the herbs involved, enabling readers to understand the current scope of medication for treating uterine fibroids (including their functional categories, pharmacological basis, dosage [including off-label dosages], and precautions). In the clinical and experimental research section, it delves deeper into some existing views on uterine fibroids, presents personal insights, and shares clinical experiences. The literature abstracts introduce the most cutting-edge research and treatment methods for the nature of uterine fibroids, broadening the horizons of patients with uterine fibroids and providing valuable references for gynecological medical professionals during clinical practice, thereby facilitating more in-depth and extensive research.