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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long held the belief that “medicinal food comes from the same source.” Dietary therapy has been widely accepted by the public as a method for prevention and auxiliary treatment of diseases.
TCM dietary therapy is guided by the theories of TCM, combining various medicinal ingredients with food in a reasonable formulation, using traditional or modern scientific techniques for processing, resulting in unique color, aroma, taste, shape, and efficacy, with health-preserving, disease-preventing, and therapeutic effects.
TCM dietary therapy can not only satisfy hunger and meet people’s pursuit of delicious food but also plays a significant role in maintaining human health, regulating physiological functions, enhancing physical quality, preventing disease occurrence, assisting in disease treatment, and promoting recovery of the body.
From a modern perspective, dietary therapy refers to special meals that contain traditional medicinal ingredients and have health-preserving and disease-preventing effects.
Gui: Reproductive Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy
The TCM team at Guangxi Reproductive Hospital introduces TCM dietary therapy into the process of IVF-assisted pregnancy treatment, closely aligning with different treatment plans in human assisted reproductive technology to formulate the “Gui: Reproductive Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy.”
All selected ingredients are high-quality medicinal food sources from our hospital’s pharmacy, avoiding harsh, bitter, cold, sour, and astringent items, ensuring no sulfur fumigation, with balanced flavors and good taste, which can be consumed appropriately during IVF-assisted pregnancy treatment.
Vitality Five Blessings Soup
Applicable for pre-treatment: 1-2 months before starting IVF treatment, during which various examinations are conducted while waiting for results, recommended 1-2 times a week.
Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Hong Zao (Red Dates), Gui Yuan (Longan), Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), Qian Shi (Euryale), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Fresh Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Wu Ji (Black-boned Chicken), and some pork ribs, 1-2 times a week.
Calming and Nourishing Ovaries Soup
Applicable for down-regulation period: during the period after down-regulation and before stimulation. It is recommended to consume 1 soup on the 1st and 8th days of down-regulation.
Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Fu Shen (Poria), Hong Zao (Red Dates), He Huan Hua (Mimosa Flower), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Gui Yuan (Longan), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Fresh Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Wu Ji (Black-boned Chicken), and some pork ribs.
Nourishing and Warming Nest Soup
Applicable for stimulation period: during the time when ovulation-stimulating drugs are used. It is recommended to consume 1 soup on the 3rd or 4th day and the 6th or 7th day of stimulation.
Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia), Ba Jiao Tian (Morinda), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Shi Hu (Dendrobium), Gui Yuan (Longan), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Gou Qi (Goji Berries), Chong Cao Hua (Cordyceps Flower), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Lian Ou (Lotus Root), Wu Ji (Black-boned Chicken), and some pork ribs.
Warming the Uterus and Nourishing the Fetus Soup
Applicable for egg retrieval period: on the day of egg retrieval. It is recommended to consume 1 serving on the day of egg retrieval and 1 serving the day before embryo transfer.
Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Wu Zhi Mei (Peach), Ba Jiao Tian (Morinda), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Zhu Ma Gen (Ramie Root), Bai He (Lily Bulb), He Huan Hua (Mimosa Flower), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Wu Ji (Black-boned Chicken), and some pork ribs.
Seed of Fortune Soup
Applicable for transfer period: consume 1 serving on the day of transfer or the next day.
Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Fu Shen (Poria), Shi Hu (Dendrobium), He Huan Hua (Mimosa Flower), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Gui Yuan (Longan), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Chong Cao Hua (Cordyceps Flower), Hua Sheng (Peanut), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Fresh Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Wu Ji (Black-boned Chicken), and some pork ribs.
Warm Reminder
1. The above medicinal soups can be reserved by scanning the QR code below, or you can obtain a dietary prescription from the TCM department to take home for personal use.
2. If you experience symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, irritability, insomnia, abdominal distension, irregular bowel movements, cold intolerance, or cold hands and feet, please consult the TCM department for a more suitable dietary prescription.
3. Ingredients may be temporarily adjusted due to shortages.
4. If you feel unwell during consumption, please consult a TCM physician.
Author: Bin Li
Images, Editor: Zhou Lumin
First Review: Bin Li
Second Review: Yang Xiawei
Bin Li
Deputy Director of TCM Department (in charge)
Associate Chief Physician
Specialist in Integrative Gynecology, Associate Chief Physician, Guangxi TCM Resident Physician Training Teacher, National Level II Psychological Counselor.
Focus on the integrative diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as thin endometrium, ovarian function decline, recurrent miscarriage, and repeated implantation failure.
Lead three research projects and participate in multiple research projects.
Secretary of the Fifth Committee of the Gynecology Branch of the Guangxi Integrative Medicine Association
First Secretary-General of the Female Reproductive Reconstruction Branch of the Guangxi Medical Aesthetic Surgery Association
Director of the Gynecology Branch of the Chinese Ethnic Medicine Association
Introduction to the TCM Department
The TCM Department of Guangxi Reproductive Hospital has established outpatient services for renowned TCM experts, TCM outpatient services, reproductive rehabilitation outpatient services, nutrition outpatient services, a metabolic center for integrated nutrition and exercise, and a comprehensive TCM treatment area, equipped with professional and testing equipment such as pelvic floor rehabilitation devices, electric ultrasound, carbon dioxide laser treatment devices, and pelvic floor muscle vibration devices. It provides comprehensive reproductive health services for women.
The TCM team at Guangxi Reproductive Hospital addresses reproductive deficiencies such as ovarian function decline, endometriosis, and intrauterine adhesions, while considering the emotional state, dietary habits, and lifestyle of patients, combined with Guangxi’s regional climate, rich herbal resources, and modern high-end treatment instruments, under the premise of syndrome differentiation and treatment, closely aligning with human assisted reproductive technology plans to formulate the “Gui: Reproductive TCM Three-Four-Five Principles,” treating in stages, periods, and diseases.
“Three” refers to stages: treatment before starting the cycle, after starting the cycle, and after failure;
“Four” refers to periods, dividing the treatment plan into four periods after starting the cycle: down-regulation period, ovulation stimulation period, egg retrieval period, and post-transfer period;
“Five” refers to five treatment methods: internal use of Chinese medicine, external treatments centered on acupuncture and electrotherapy, TCM dietary therapy, nutritional supplementation, and integrated exercise therapy.
National medicine for national babies, the TCM department will adhere to tradition, innovate, and do its utmost to help everyone achieve their pregnancy dreams.
Current Services of the TCM Department
TCM Outpatient Services:
1. Pre-pregnancy treatment: ovarian function decline, intrauterine adhesions, thin endometrium, repeated implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage, ovarian hyperstimulation, etc.
2. Post-pregnancy treatment: threatened miscarriage, pregnancy vomiting, cough, constipation, spring dreams, etc.
3. Postpartum treatment: postpartum fever, prolonged lochia, constipation, insufficient lactation, sweating, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, abdominal pain, emotional disturbances; mastitis, etc.
4. External diseases, allergic diseases, pain, insomnia; male, internal, and pediatric diseases, etc.
TCM External Treatment Projects: acupuncture, warm acupuncture, electroacupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, bloodletting therapy, autologous blood therapy, acupuncture point embedding, application, embedding needles, ear acupressure, TPD light irradiation, fire moxibustion, Chinese herbal enema, etc.
TCM dietary therapy: providing corresponding dietary plans for the entire ART cycle, such as down-regulation soup, stimulation soup, implantation soup, and calming soup; nourishing nest paste, nourishing membrane paste, etc.
Reproductive Rehabilitation Center:
1. Urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, vaginal relaxation, pelvic floor muscle pain, insufficient lactation, postpartum low back pain treatment, fading of stretch marks;
2. Endometrial repair after abortion/medical abortion, thin endometrium, ovarian function decline, intrauterine adhesions, high resistance of uterine artery blood flow;
3. Sexual dysfunction; male oligospermia;
4. Various pain relief treatments;
5. Labia minora and majora beautification, vulvar leukoplakia, areola lightening, vulvar lightening, vaginal tightening treatment;
6. Weight loss and body shaping, posture correction.
Nutrition Outpatient Services:
Pre-pregnancy nutritional guidance; pregnancy weight management; postpartum nutritional guidance; dietary therapy for obese patients to reduce fat and weight; personalized nutritional guidance for sub-healthy or chronic disease patients to promote recovery; nutritional health guidance for children, perimenopausal women, and the elderly, etc.
Integrated Nutrition and Exercise Metabolic Center:
Providing exercise prescriptions, combining aerobic exercise, muscle training, and high-intensity interval training to enhance physical fitness in preparation for pregnancy; promoting postpartum physical recovery, body shape, and pelvic recovery; enhancing self-protection capabilities of joints and other areas during exercise; alleviating anxiety and tension, reducing psychological stress, and improving sleep.
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Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Reproductive Hospital (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Fifth People’s Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Reproductive Health Research Center), formerly known as the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health and Family Planning Commission Reproductive Center, is a public tertiary reproductive specialty hospital directly under the Autonomous Region Health Commission and the only one in the region. The hospital has focused on reproductive health for 39 years and has conducted research and clinical applications of human assisted reproductive technology (IVF) for 23 years. As of June 2023, it has successfully delivered over 36,700 IVF babies (live births), being the first institution in the region to achieve milestones of 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 live births. Clinical pregnancy rates, live birth rates, and frozen embryo thawing rates are at advanced levels in the country.
The hospital provides reproductive health medical services to approximately 200,000 people each year. As a provincial quality control center and data analysis management center for free pre-pregnancy screening, it has completed over 4.8 million pre-pregnancy screenings in Guangxi, with over 140,000 interventions for birth defects. In recent years, the hospital has been awarded national and regional honors such as National Civilized Unit, Autonomous Region Civilized Unit, Advanced Collective of the National Population and Family Planning System, Advanced Collective of National Family Planning Science and Technology, and National Women’s Civilization Post.