Clinical Information For the Treatment Of Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
What Is Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)?
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation) - Basics
Amenorrhea is the loss or absence of a woman's menstrual cycle and is most commonly a symptom of another condition. Causes of amenorrhea include pregnancy, strenuous exercise, psychological stress, hormonal problems, and others.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Amenorrhea.
What Patterns Are Related To Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)?
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation) - Diagnostic Patterns
The Chinese Medicine treatment of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).
The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation):
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Which Acupuncture Point Protocols May Be Applied For Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)?
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation) - Acupuncture Protocols
The treatment of conditions with acupuncture can be a complicated endeavor that should only be undertaken by individuals with a deep understanding of the underlying Chinese Medicine theory (and/or whatever system being used for treatment). There are many approaches, but generally speaking few viable approaches are involved on a point to condition basis. Rather using proper diagnostic procedures the patients diagnostic pattern is ascertained and that is what is treated. The protocols listed here exemplify some of these clinical approaches.
The following acupuncture treatment protocols may be used with amenorrhea (absence of menstruation):
Which Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols Apply To Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)?
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation) - Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols
Tong Ren Therapy is the energy healing/medical qi gong aspect of the Tam Healing System. The areas of focus for amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) that we would use in Tong Ren techniques form the basis for our acupuncture treatments as well. Generally you would mix these primary points with points specific to the patients underlying TCM pattern and then our tuina (medical massage) would be largely focused on these points as well.
The following Tam healing and tong ren therapy protocols may be used with amenorrhea (absence of menstruation):
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The Following (7)Formulas TCM Herbal Formulas May Be Useful For Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
Ba Zhen Wan (Eight Treasure Combination)
Clinical Usages
- For recovery of qi and blood after acute trauma or accident
- For frequent heavy menstrual cycles
- Pale complexion, fatigue, dizziness from qi deficiency
- Vertigo, palpitations, anxiety from blood deficiency
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Do not confuse with Ba Zheng Wan - which is a clearing formula.
Dang Gui Wan (Tangkuei Powder)
Clinical Usages
- For recovery of qi and blood after acute trauma or accident, similar in usage to ba zhen wan.
- A range of menstrual issues when they arise from qi and blood deficiency - amenorrhea, menorrhagia, irregular cycles - also related fertility issues.
- For pregnancy with the right diagnostic factors for habitual miscarriage, unstable pregnancy - as well as aiding with difficult labor and post-partum deficiencies such as weakness, anemia, and/or insufficient lactation.
- Weakness and deficiencies from qi and blood deficiency generally - strong fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, anemia, floaters.
- Any of the above issues may arise from malnutrition and/or eating disorder issues for which this formula may be supportive.
- Vertigo/dizziness, possibly with anxiety and/or palpitations from blood deficiency.
Clinical Categorization
Er Xian Wan (Two Immortal Decoction)
Clinical Usages
- Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiencies with Empty Heat - hormonal issues such as menopause (possibly w/hypertension), amenorrhea, hot flashes along with associated symptoms of fatigue, depression, insomnia, nervousness and more.
- Infertility with appropriate underlying factors, particularly when arising with amenorrhea or irregular menstruation.
- Aplastic anemia.
Clinical Categorization
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan (Abdominal Stasis Relief Pills)
Clinical Usages
- Qi and blood stagnation in the lower jiao - lower abdominal masses, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis.
- Fertility issues in both men and women with the right underlying signs - amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular cycles, uterine bleeding.
- Can be used to dispel ectopic pregnancy.
- Ulcerative colitis, urinary stones.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Not generally applicable to heavy menstrual bleeding coming from deficiency.
Si Wu Tang Wan (Four Substances Pills)
Clinical Usages
- The primary base formula for tonifying the blood and regulating menstruation in Chinese Medicine terms - irregular cycles, amenorrhea or long cycles.
- Postpartum issues such as uterine bleeding when arising from blood deficiency.
- General blood deficiency symptoms - dry skin, dry eyes, dry hair, anemia, calf cramping. Certain version of dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin conditions - diabetic ulcers, etc.
- With the right underlying factors threatened miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy.
- Fertility issues, endometriosis.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Avoid during the early phases of a cold or flu.
Tao Hong Si Wu Wan (Four Substances Pills With Safflower And Peach Pit)
Clinical Usages
- A modified version of si wu tang with the inclusion of tao ren and hong hua which make it slightly more moving for the blood - for blood deficiency with blood stagnation with particular emphasis on the lower jiao - dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, heavy bleeding, other stasis symptoms such as fibroids, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, etc. as well as related psychological issues such as depression.
- Can be used post-delivery for retained lochia.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Avoid during the early phases of a cold or flu.
Zuo Gui Wan (Right Returning Pills)
Clinical Usages
- Infertility, low libedo, impotence due to kidney yin deficiency.
- Low sperm count, abnormal sperm morphology resulting from jing deficiency.
- Irregular menstruation, vaginal dryness.
Clinical Categorization
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