“Focus on your career first, then think about pregnancy.” “As long as my period is regular, I can wait.” “If it doesn’t work out naturally, I’ll just do IVF.” These are phrases many working women have heard—or even said themselves. In today’s society, postponing childbirth has become increasingly common. But with this choice often comes…
“Age 35” has become an invisible dividing line in conversations about women’s fertility. Doctors often remind women at check-ups to “keep an eye on ovarian reserve,” friends who are trying to conceive start making frequent visits to fertility clinics, and social media is filled with stories about the challenges of “late-age conception.” At the center…
The ovaries are one of the most vital organs in a woman’s reproductive system, and their role goes far beyond fertility. Not only are they the foundation of life, but they also play a key part in maintaining the body’s overall hormonal and physiological balance. Through delicate regulation, the ovaries control the maturation and release…
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems, tracing its origins back over two thousand years. The earliest known record of TCM is the *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), compiled in the 3rd century BCE. TCM is a medical system founded on the principle of the **body’s innate capacity for…
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas have been used to treat infertility for thousands of years. Their application extends beyond China and is practiced worldwide. While infertility stems from diverse causes, diminished ovarian function and reduced egg quality are primary factors in most cases. Follicular atresia (degeneration) and apoptosis (cell death), for instance, often result from…