There are many reasons that contribute to female infertility, including but not limited to ovulatory failure, faulty or blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polyps, pelvic adhesions, pelvic inflammatory disease, hormonal imbalance, age and so much more.
According to Chinese medicine, treatment for female infertility must focus on regulating the menses. It is essential to have a healthy menstrual cycle along with strong kidney qi and an abundance of blood in the reproductive area for pregnancy.
This formula includes four principles of treatment for infertility
Phase 1 – Menstrual phase ( take the week of menstruation): In this phase it is important to ensure proper shedding of the uterine lining to prepare an optimal surrounding for implantation. Oxygen and blood moving herbs are utilized to achieve this effect to clear and prevent any stagnation in the lower abdomen
Phase 2 –Follicular phase space(take the week following the last day of menses): During this phase, the key strategy is to strengthen the kidney jing, essence and blood which are lost during the period. This stage is essential in fortifying the body to ensure healthy conception .
Phase 3- Ovulatory Phase( take the week of ovulation): the primary treatment plan during the ovulatory phase is to help the eggs mature and promote ovulation. Kidney yang tonic herbs have the effect to enhance the surging of the Luteinizing hormone( LH), which then stimulates ovulation.
Phase 4 – Luteal Phase ( take the week before the onset of menstrual cycle): The focus during this phase is to regulate liver qi and treat any possible premenstrual symptoms to ensure proper flow of oxygen and blood in the liver, Chong and Ren channels.
The blossom formula is designed to match the four phases of the average 28 day menstrual cycle. The goal of phase 1 is to clear up any blood stagnation in the uterus during menstruation and prepare an optimal environment for implantation to occur. After menstruation the uterine lining must rebuild to prepare for implantation. During this time it is important to strengthen the kidney, this is achieved with phase 2 and 3. Phase 4 may be used to regulate the smooth flow of oxygen and blood and prepare the uterus for the next cycle.
