Chinese Medicine ne and Acupuncture

Recurrent Miscarriages
Chinese Medicine
ne and Acupuncture
Trevor Erikson
Dipl Chinese Medical Dermatology, Dr.TCM,
Dr.TCM FABORM
Habitual Pregnancy Loss
Fertility is not the issue, having a live birth is
The loss of a dream
Mother and Father
perm and Egg
Mother and Baby
Embryo and Ut
Mother and Environment
Perfect Harmony is needed
4 to 8% of losses
Balanced translocation most common
Genetics
majority of all early pregnancy losses
es result from chromosomal abnormalitie
in the egg, sperm, or during embryonic development.”
Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, Leon Speroff an
Quality is everything!
Uterus and Embryo
Structure, function, and nourishment
A safe home to grow
Mother and Baby
General health
Emotional & ph
physical balance
Mother and
dE
Environment
Avoidance of Toxic Chemicals and Radiation
Clean and Pure
Restores balance, naturally
How do we know?
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 1
Female, Age 26
iewoming off oral contraceptive pill 8 months previously, miscarried 2 times at 6 weeks.
rn Diagnosis-
nt signs and symptomscne rosacea.
ed menstruation at 40 days, with a painful and clotted flow
pation
ent UTI’s
y with insomnia
shing and a strong thirst
se Medicine Diagnosisn the Qi and Blood level, with stasis
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 1
Sheng Di Huang 20g
Mu Dan Pi 9
Chi Shao 9
Huang Qin 10
Zhi Zi 10
Shi Gao 20
Zhi Mu 9
Dan Zhu Ye 6
Tong Cao 6
Hong Hua 9
Tao Ren 9
Xiang Fu 9
Yi Mu Cao 9
Gan Cao 6
cations:
first month Da Huang 6g was used to regulate the bowels.
months of treatment:
ual cycle length down to 29 days with no pain.
ea symptoms reduced.
g better.
and urination normal.
nt and carried to term.
ready birthed 2nd child.
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 2
Female, Age 32, G3-A3
G3
iewen the years of 2005 and 2007, patient became pre
regnant three times, but unfortunately miscarried ea
the ninth week.
rn Diagnosisvated anitphospholipid antibodies (APA) and a bico
icornate uterus that was evaluated and found to be n
matic.
nt signs and symptomsal miscarriage.
pread facial acne and a greasy complexion.
s delayed at 34 days a cycle, with a dark red, clotted, and painful flow.
onally irritable, frustrated, and depressed.
se Medicine DiagnosisBlood stagnation with heat in the blood and fire toxin
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 2
Bai Hua She She cao 30g
Pu Gong Ying 15
Zi Hua Di DIng 15
Ye Ju Hua 10
Lian Qiao 10
Huang Qin 10
Zhi Zi 10
Zhi Ke 10
Yi Yi Ren 30
Xiang Fu 10
Yi Mu Cao 10
Qian Cao Gen 10
Shan Zha 10
Gan Cao 6
cations:
vulation: Hong hua 10 and Tao Ren 10
acne cleared, stronger fire toxin herbs were replace
ced with blood cooling and quickening medicines: D
Chi Shao, and Mu dan pi.
sult after 5 months of treatment:
eared by about 90 percent. Menstrual cycles regula
ular at 29 days, without any dysmenorrhea. Most
antly this woman became pregnant, delivering a healthy baby boy a week before full term.
ly 30 weeks (?) pregnant with second child and doing well.
Case example 2
Case example 2
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 3
Female, Age 31, G4-A4
G4
iewirth control pill for 16 years, coming off in the spring
ing of 2007 to have child. During the next 2.5 years
ant 4 times, but miscarried each time between the 6th and 9th week. All pregnancies via ARTART 3 with
id and 1 with super ovulation. Never been pregnant naturally.
rn Diagnosisndometrium - 6mm and less.
ulatory cycles.
istent results for Lupus anticoagulant. Uses baby aspirin and had tried heparin 1x
nt signs and symptomsal miscarriage.
pread facial acne and a greasy complexion.
s delayed up to 45 days a cycle, with scanty dark brownish red and clotted flow
noticed natural ovulation signs and symptoms.
onally irritable, frustrated, and depressed.
se Medicine DiagnosisBlood stagnation with heat in the blood and fire toxin
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 3
Bai Hua She She cao 30g
Pu Gong Ying 30
Zi Hua Di Ding 30
Lian Qiao 18
Huang Qin 10
Zhi Zi 10
Mu Dan Pi 9
Chi Shao 9
E Zhu 9
San Leng 9
Xiang Fu 10
Yi Mu Cao 10
Yu Li Ren 18
Gan Cao 6
ations:
n and Hong Hua were rotated with E Zhu and San Leng every two weeks
ult after 3 months of treatment:
ared by about 80 percent.
al cycles regular at 30 days, fuller menstrual volume.
ovulatory signs and symptoms.
t for the first time naturally!
o full term.
Case example 3
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 4
Female, Age 38, G6-TA1-A5
G6
iew2.5 year period had become pregnant 5 times, miscarrying all by 6 weeks.
rn DiagnosisPhase Defect, confirmed via biopsy.
progesterone as only support
nt signs and symptomsal miscarriage.
eight.
bido.
s cycle at 28 to 32 days, with a 3 to 4 day flow which is sometimes clotted.
ing around day 19/20, meaning luteal phase too short on 28 day cycle.
f digestive issues, including bloating, constipation
equent urination
with work as sales manager. Anxious about future pregnancies
ed to coffee!
se Medicine Diagnosisn Qi and Kidney yang deficiency
Habitual Miscarriage
Case example 4
Sheng Bai Zhu 15 grams
Fu Ling 12
Dang Shen 9
Huang Qi 24
Zhi Shi 9
Yin Yang Hou 9
Rou Gui 3
Gan Jiang 6
Chao Zhi Ke 9
Zhi Gan Cao 6
ult after 3 months of treatment:
n improved - No bloating and bowels are easy
coffee intake
earlier ovulated on day 13 of cycle, which lead to pregnancy.
y 36 (?) weeks and doing wonderful!
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