Course Overview

Class 12: Gynecological Disorders (Part 1)

This will be session 12 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.

Session 12 will cover 10 formulas and will include Gynecological Tonics and Vaginal Discharge (Leukorrhea).

A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.

Course Objectives

• The student will study and differentiate different gynecological tonics that treat infertility, menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and also address pregnancy and post-partum support.
• The student will study and differentiate classical and modern formulas for these conditions.
• The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat vaginal discharge.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minClassical Formulas (4) — fu ke zhong zi wan; jiao ai tang; wen jing tang; wu ji bai feng wan

45 min - 1.25 hrsModern Formulas (4) — bu xue tiao jing wan-1; bu xue tiao jing wan-2; yang rong tang; zhong zi wan

1.25 hrs - 2 hrsVaginal Discharge (2) — qian jin zhi dai wan; yu dai wan