Gateway to Women’s Health and Fertility: Achieving the Optimal Conditions for Conception
This introductory session lays the groundwork for understanding women’s reproductive health by exploring the natural menstrual cycle through a holistic lens combining TCM and Western medicine. It is the cornerstone of the "Gateway to Women’s Health & Fertility" series and is essential for those progressing to more complex conditions in later sessions.
Gateway to Women’s Health and Fertility: Achieving the Optimal Conditions for Conception
Foundation for the advanced courses on Women’s Health & Fertility: Specific Conditions: Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis, Ovulation Disorders (with a Focus on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – PCOS), and Low Ovarian Reserve.
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What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Session:
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the roles of Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood in each menstrual phase and how they correspond to key meridians and organ systems.
- Identify & diagnose natural rhythms versus signs of imbalance in the cycle.
- Use TCM techniques like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork to support specific phases of the menstrual cycle.
- Build a solid foundation of women’s health, for tackling gynaecological pathologies in subsequent sessions.
Course Overview
Introduction to Women’s Health & Achieving the Optimal Conditions for Conception
This introductory session lays the groundwork for understanding women’s reproductive health by exploring the natural menstrual cycle through a holistic lens combining TCM and Western medicine. It is the cornerstone of the “Gateway to Women’s Health & Fertility” series and is essential for those progressing to more complex conditions in later sessions.
In this session, you will learn about the intricate collaboration between yin, yang, qi, blood, and jing during the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menses, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. This understanding provides the tools to:
- Equip practitioners with foundational diagnostic and treatment strategies to address the root of imbalances.
- Support the body’s natural rhythms for conception.
- Promote a healthy, balanced menstrual cycle.
Why This Session Is Crucial
Understanding the natural menstrual cycle’s optimal functioning is like learning the alphabet before writing a novel. A regular and healthy cycle is the baseline for diagnosing and treating more complex reproductive issues. Without this knowledge:
- Advanced pathology-focused treatments could feel overwhelming and disjointed.
- Diagnoses may be incomplete.
- Treatments may fail to target the root cause.
What This Session Is and Isn’t:
This session does not cover infertility treatments or pathologies like PCOS or endometriosis. Instead, it focuses on the essential understanding of the physiological and energetic components of a regular cycle. Mastery of these basics is crucial for navigating more advanced topics in upcoming sessions.
Addressing Common Concerns
Will I learn to regulate periods or alleviate pain in this session?
- You will learn how the menstrual cycle should function naturally and gain tools to promote smooth menstruation, healthy ovulation, and balanced phases. However, treating specific conditions (like irregular periods due to PCOS) will be addressed in future sessions.
Can I apply this immediately?
- Yes! This session equips you to recognise imbalances, provide general cycle support, and build differential diagnoses for gynaecological conditions. Practitioners who master this session’s content often find it transforms how they assess and treat menstrual and fertility health.
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Course Includes
- 5 Hours Course Duration
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- Course Credits
ACICertificate 
AGTCMCertificate 
CALIFORNIA5 hours 
NCCAOM6 CEU's 
TCM FACHVERBAND5 Hours 
ACUPUNCTURE NZCertificate
