Reproductive Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's core value is its bridging role. It does not simply list TCM formulas or modern reproductive technologies but works to build a framework connecting the two medical systems, helping readers understand how TCM's holistic view and pattern differentiation and treatment apply to the analysis of specific reproductive disorders. For example, the modern interpretation of the theory that the kidney governs reproduction and the discussion of mechanisms by which emotional factors affect reproductive function reflect the author's deep clinical grounding and rigorous academic thinking. For clinicians the book offers valuable, actionable integrated diagnostic and treatment approaches; for researchers it reveals TCM reproductive mechanisms worthy of further exploration.
The content is detailed and the structure clear, but some chapters involve rather deep classical TCM theory and require some TCM foundation. Overall it is a forward-looking and practical professional work, marking the maturation and systematization of TCM reproductive medicine as an interdisciplinary field.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Clinicians and researchers in reproductive medicine, TCM, andrology and gynecology
- Teachers and students at TCM colleges interested in integrated Chinese-Western treatment of infertility and other reproductive problems
- TCM enthusiasts who wish to understand reproductive health and disease from a holistic regulation perspective
- Medical practitioners in assisted reproductive technology who wish to expand their knowledge of TCM regulation and adjunctive treatment
Not a good fit for
- General readers with no medical background seeking only quick folk remedies or simple health advice
- Readers who completely reject TCM theory or recognize only purely modern medical reproductive treatment paths
Reading tips
- Read after acquiring basic knowledge of TCM Basic Theory and TCM Internal Medicine to better understand the pattern-differentiation system and formula use.
- Clinicians may focus on chapters on syndromes related to their own specialty and reflect on practice using the book's integrated Chinese-Western approaches.
- While reading, compare TCM pathomechanism analysis with modern medical pathological diagnosis and try to build your own integrative thinking model.
About the publisher
Founded in 1953, the People's Medical Publishing House is an important institution in China's medical publishing field, with publishing directions covering medical textbooks, academic monographs, medical journals, and popular science books. Its collection contains 2,503 titles, mainly classified under medicine. Representative works include the Complete Book of Chinese Nutrition Science (2nd Edition, 2 volumes), Guide to Clinical Practice with Medical Records, the Golden Mirror of Medicine (Volume 1), Chinese Medical Imaging: Head and Neck Volume (3rd Edition), and the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet from the Collected Clinical Chinese Medicine Must-Read Series (Collector's Edition), spanning both modern medicine and classical Chinese medical texts. Representative authors include Yang Yuexin, Ge Keyou, Ye Tianshi, Su Li, Wu Qian, Zheng Jinsheng, Wang Zhenchang, and Xian Junfang, covering fields such as nutrition, Chinese medicine, and medical imaging. With a publishing approach that balances textbooks and academic monographs, the press has established the "Renwei" brand.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 孙自学筒介
- 王序
- 肖序
- 前言
- 上篇 总论
- 第一章 中医生殖医学的概念及研究范畴
- 第二章 中医生殖医学发展概要
- 第三章 中医生殖医学的优势与特色
- 第四章 中医生殖藏象
- 第五章 中医对受精与着床的认识
- 第六章 中医对生育免疫调节的认识
- 第七章 脏腑功能与生殖
- 第八章 天癸与生殖
- 第九章 冲任与生殖
- 第十章 胞宫为生殖之脏
- 第十一章 中医对卵巢的认识
- 第十二章 中医生殖轴
- 中篇 各论
- 第十三章 男性不育概述
- 第十四章 精液异常性不育
- 第十五章 免疫性不孕不育
- 第十六章 与男性不育相关的常见疾病
- 第十七章 不孕症
- 第十八章 与女性不孕相关的常见疾病
- 第十九章 中医对辅助生殖的理论研究
- 第二十章 中医药在辅助生殖技术中的临床应用
- 第二十一章 中医辅助生殖实验研究
- 下篇 生殖健康与优生
- 第二十二章 青春期养生保健
- 第二十三章 中医房事养生
- 第二十四章 孕前与孕期养生保健
- 第二十五章 男性更年期养生保健
- 第二十六章 女性围绝经期养生保健
- 第二十七章 环境与生殖健康
- 第二十八章 中医避孕与绝育
- 第二十九章 中医胎教与优生优育术
- 附: 方剂汇编
FAQ
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About the author
Sun Zixue: publicly available information is limited. At present, only one work by this author is known, Zhongyi Shengzhi Yixue (Traditional Chinese Medicine Reproductive Medicine), classified under medicine. Judging from the title, the book addresses the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine in the field of reproduction and belongs to the specialized literature of integrated Chinese and Western medicine and TCM clinical subdisciplines. Works of this kind are generally intended for TCM clinicians, researchers, and faculty and students at medical colleges, and typically cover TCM understandings of reproductive physiology, etiology and pathogenesis, as well as pattern differentiation and treatment, the use of formulas and medicinals, and summaries of clinical experience. The author's writing in this area offers readers a reference for understanding the academic context and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of TCM reproductive medicine. Since details of the author's life, education, and positions are not available, no speculation is made here; this note merely introduces the subject matter and professional orientation of the known work, so that readers may grasp its scope and academic placement when searching for and reading it.
Pang Baozhen is an author in the fields of medicine and health. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background remain unclear. Judging from his existing works, his writing centers on topics including reproductive medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, andrology diagnosis and treatment in TCM, and men's everyday health care, with three related books held in the collection. These works address both clinical practitioners and general readers, offering organized discussions of pattern differentiation and key diagnostic points in TCM andrology alongside popular health guidance for the public, thus combining professional depth with practical accessibility. Overall, his writing is grounded in traditional Chinese medical theory and uses plain language, focusing on turning clinical experience into readable and usable knowledge for readers concerned with reproductive health and andrology issues.
