Women's issues
Steven Gordon is dedicated to helping women and all the issues that women experience. He specializes in TCM Gynecology, Fertility, Infertility and helping women to retain invitro fertilization.
Call 212.254.9534 or 917.538.9636 and ask for a free phone consultation today.
About TCM Gynecology (Fu Ke)
Traditional Chinese Medicine, like Western bio-medicine, has within its scope various specialties. Among these are dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, traumatology, internal medicine and gynecology. Gynecology (Fu Ke) is one of the most efficacious specialties in TCM. It is divided into five categories:
1. Menstrual Diseases (Yue Jing Bing)- these include irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, mid-cycle pain, blocked menstruation (amenorrhea)
2. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (Dai Xia Bing)- various colored discharges due to vaginitis, leucorrhea, candida (yeast) infections, sexually transmitted diseases and other pathologies.
3.Birthing and Gestational Diseases (Tai Chan Bing)- spontaneous miscarriage, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia, breeched birth, premature birth, abdominal pain
4. After Birth Diseases (Chan Hou Bing)- post-partum depression, post-partum lochia, post-partum abdominal pain, scanty lactation.
5. Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing)- ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids (myomas), endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, breast diseases, uterine prolapse, infertility.
Our methods of exam and treatment are non-invasive, safe and cost-effective. There is no vaginal exam, stirrups or removal of clothing. And Chinese Herbal Medicine is free of side effects when prescribed by a board certified Chinese Herbalist. After listening and asking questions, using pulse and tongue diagnosis and examining the overall look of the patient, we design a program utilizing acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chinese dietary therapy. Most gynecological conditions can be brought under control in 3 - 6 menstrual cycles.
Infertility
Infertility rates in the United States have increased dramatically in the last 15 years and now almost one in five couples experience problems with infertility. In pre-modern Chinese society, failure to have children and especially sons was regarded as a personal disaster of profound significance. Therefore great emphasis was placed on the treatment of infertility, both male and female. With 2,000 years of recorded clinical experience on the Chinese Medical treatment of this condition., Acupuncture and Herbal therapy are finally being recognized in the U.S. as the gentle and safe, yet effective therapies for infertility.
Zhu, Dan-xi, one of the Four Great Masters of Internal Medicine of the Jin/Yuan dynasties, said “ In order to cure infertility, the first important thing is to adjust the menstruation.” *1
This means that any menstrual imbalance such as early or late menstruation, painful menstruation, premenstrual breast distention or amenorhea must be treated. Since Chinese medicine treats all of these conditions effectively, it likewise treats female infertility with a high degree of success.
Therefore, women trying to conceive should place their attention on regulating their menstruation, eliminating all PMS symptoms and improving their overall health including any problems with digestion, elimination, perspiration, appetite, sleep, energy level or emotional state.
In TCM, when a patient’s cycle is on time, painless, without PMS symptoms, of normal volume and color, is free from clots, when elimination and digestion are good, sleep is easy, and appetite, mood and energy are normal, then she is healthy and should be able to conceive.
In-Vitro Fertilization
Steven Gordon has a proven track record in the area of infertility. Working with In-vitro fertilization patients Flatiron Acupuncture has the goal of helping future mothers retain successful healthy pregnancies. He also teaches TCM Gynecoloty at the Pacific College of Acupuncture in NYC.
*1 Zhu, Dan-xi quoted by Cong Chun-yi, "Personal Experiences in the Treatment of Infertility", trans. by Yong Huai-yuan & Bob Flaws, Blue Poppy Essays, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO, 1988, p. 38.