Randine Lewis, Ph.D., Lic.Ac. Unexplained infertility translates to mean there is no medical reason the doctors can apply within the realm of modern scientific understanding to explain why conception isn't occurring. Chinese medicine is particularly effective in treating this otherwise…
Randine Lewis, Ph.D., Lic.Ac. What do endometriosis and fibroids have in common? They both have their place in preventing conception, and both are responsive to estrogen fluctuations. There is no western cure for either, except hysterectomy. Eastern medicine, however, gives…
Immunologic, Autoimmune Factors, and Recurrent Miscarriage Randine Lewis, Ph.D., Lic.Ac. Reproductive Immunology Autoimmunity is a hot topic in reproductive medicine these days. Autoimmunity basically means abnormal immunologic reactions to parts of our bodies. Allergic reactions fall to one side of…
Male Factor Infertility Randine Lewis, Ph.D., Lic.Ac. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the population falls into the category of being unable to conceive. In 40% of these cases, sperm abnormalities are either a factor…
Randine Lewis, Ph.D., Lic.Ac. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, has also been known by the name Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, and includes a multi system presentation, having its effects on the skin, hair, body weight, endocrine system, and reproductive system. It is…