Recurrent Miscarriage in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different recurrent miscarriage patterns according to TCM theory
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Recurrent miscarriage, known also by terms such as habitual abortion and recurrent pregnancy loss, is a condition marked by two or more consecutive losses of pregnancy before the 20th week. This distressing experience affects numerous individuals and couples, casting a shadow over the joy of prospective parenthood. The medical community's quest to understand and address this condition continues, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offering alternative perspectives and solutions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches recurrent miscarriage from a holistic standpoint, viewing it as a symptom of underlying disharmony within the body. TCM emphasizes the importance of Qi (vital energy), Blood, and organ system balance in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
It suggests that disturbances in these areas can lead to pregnancy loss. This ancient system of medicine stresses identifying and treating the root cause of imbalance rather than just addressing the symptom of miscarriage, aiming for a harmonious state where the body can sustain a pregnancy.
TCM Patterns for Recurrent Miscarriage
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Recurrent miscarriage, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Gas, Bloating, Poor digestion, Swollen complexion, Obesity, Overweight, Spontaneous daytime sweating, Aversion to speak, General weakness, Fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Poor appetite, Numbness in the limbs, Numbness in the skin
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
Causes: Painful period, Cold in the lower abdomen, Infertility, Late period, Dark clots in menstrual blood, Abdominal pain after childbirth
Dampness and Phlegm in the Uterus
Causes: Late period, Painful period, Dark clots in menstrual blood, Brown vaginal discharge, Irregular menstruation, Abdominal pain after childbirth, Lochia retention, White vaginal discharge, Cold in the lower abdomen, Cold feeling in vagina, Infertility, Feeling of cold, Cold limbs, Purple lips
Herbal Formulas for Recurrent Miscarriage
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address recurrent miscarriage