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Menopause is an important stage in a woman's physiology, which marks the gradual decline and end of female reproductive function. In contrast, men are able to maintain their fertility for life. This phenomenon has led to in-depth thinking about the relationship between menopause and reproductive ability, as well as the physiological differences between the sexes. This article will analyze the scientific principles of this problem from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, combining the classical theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern famous prescriptions.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the main cause of women's menopause and reproductive decline is blood deficiency and kidney deficiency. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, blood is an important material basis for female reproductive function, while kidney is regarded as the foundation of human life and has a close relationship with reproductive function. The formation of blood deficiency and kidney deficiency is usually affected by factors such as insufficient yin blood due to aging, a decrease in the number of follicles, and a decrease in estrogen levels. At the same time, the yang energy in the female body is also an important factor in maintaining reproductive ability, and as the age increases, the yang energy in the female body will gradually weaken, which will lead to the appearance of menopause. In contrast, men's reproductive capacity is relatively stable, on the one hand, because men have a stronger role in tonifying kidney yang than women, and on the other hand, it is also related to the relative abundance of yang energy in men's bodies.
In the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, there are many ancient and modern prescriptions that can be used to assist women in menopause and decline in reproductive ability**. Among them, the Kidney and Qi Formula is one of the common methods of traditional Chinese medicine. This formula is composed of ginseng, astragalus, angelica and other traditional Chinese medicines, which have the effect of nourishing kidney qi, nourishing blood and nourishing yin. In addition, the blood tonifying and liver formula is also one of the traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions widely used in the treatment of women's menopausal symptoms. Its main ingredients are white peony, Chuanxiong, salvia, etc., which can regulate liver qi, nourish liver blood, and reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause.
In summary, women's menopause and decline in fertility are caused by the formation of blood deficiency and kidney deficiency, as well as the weakening of yang energy. Comparatively speaking, male fertility is supported by the protection of kidney yang and the infill of yang energy. The best methods of traditional Chinese medicine, such as the Kidney and Qi Formula and the Blood and Liver Formula, can play an important role in improving the symptoms of menopause in women. With an understanding of the science behind this issue, we can better focus on women's health and provide appropriate prevention and strategies.
Health References:
1.Wang Nailan. Advanced Theory Course of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2020