Cold uterus

　　There is a saying that 'Ten women have cold uterus,' indicating that many women are prone to cold constitution.

　　1. Constitution

　　Some women are naturally more prone to coldness: their limbs are easily cold, they are particularly sensitive to the change of weather, their complexion is paler than others, they like to drink hot drinks, they are rarely thirsty, and they are afraid of cold in winter but can withstand heat in summer. Cold constitution is mostly caused by postnatal factors, such as living in a cold environment, liking cold and cool foods, overwork, or being easily irritable, which can damage the body's yang energy... These are common problems that make the body cold. In addition, there are also some genetic factors, perhaps your parents have a cold constitution, or when you were born, they were older, and their body's yang energy gradually decreased, which would directly lead to the cold constitution being written into your genetic code. Even if you are in the same conditions as others, you are more likely to have symptoms of cold uterus, so in addition to being careful to prevent coldness, you also need to warm your body for a long time.

　　2. Lifestyle

　　Body coldness is the root of all diseases. As the saying goes, 'Of ten diseases, nine are caused by coldness' and 'disease comes from coldness,' women wearing thin clothes in winter goes against the principle of health preservation. Women's reproductive system is most afraid of coldness, and winter is more likely to consume yang energy, which can directly lead to coldness in the uterus of women.

　　Doctors remind women that summer is also the season when cold uterus occurs most frequently. In the hot summer, many women prefer to stay indoors, dressed in cool clothes, blowing air conditioning, and unknowingly the uterus is suffering from the 'torment' of coldness, leading to the occurrence of cold uterus, greatly reducing the function of the uterus, and often leading to symptoms such as cold hands and feet, general weakness, loss of appetite, and even irregular menstruation.

　　3. Rapid weight loss

　　Whether through dieting, exercise, or taking medicine, the way to lose weight is to ensure that consumption is greater than intake, but it must be a relatively long process. If the goal of weight loss is achieved in a very short time, it can only be at the cost of health. Rapid weight loss usually involves using drastic drugs and non-normal methods to expel excess water and fat from the body. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, this is equivalent to the body losing a large amount of energy substances in a short period of time, and the cold evil may take advantage of the opportunity to attack the uterus.

　　4. Craving cold drinks and cold food

　　In the tradition of Chinese medicine, women's constitution belongs to Yin, and they should not crave the cold. Even in the hot summer, cold drinks, iced tea, fruits and vegetables, and other cold foods should not be consumed in large quantities, let alone those who eat ice cream all year round. After consuming too much cold and raw food, these foods enter the body and consume Yang Qi, leading to internal cold and attacking the uterus. Therefore, the guidance of eating coldness in Chinese medicine mainly applies to women.

　　5. Abortion

　　The combination of sperm and egg, and the growth of the fetus, consume a large amount of energy substances in women. Therefore, some women during pregnancy may have an uncomfortable body and a face full of freckles. Abortion is equivalent to suddenly discarding all those energy substances, which requires consuming a large amount of Yang Qi in the human body. If the recuperation is not adequate, the Yang Qi will be exhausted for a long time, the uterus will lose warmth, and cold uterus will follow suit.

　　6. Kidney deficiency

　　Kidney deficiency, an important cause of cold uterus mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine, is caused by kidney deficiency. In the novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber', after Feng Jie had a difficult childbirth, she relied on her strength to manage affairs, resulting in physical exhaustion and symptoms of continuous bleeding from the lower body. It was not until she took a break and rested for about eight or nine months that she gradually recovered. This is a typical case of kidney deficiency caused by excessive stress on the kidneys during pregnancy, compounded by retained toxins in the uterus leading to cold uterus, which has caused great harm to the physical quality. And now there are better and faster ways to deal with this kind of cold uterus.

　　7. Over-exertion

　　Over-exertion or emotional fluctuations can damage the body's Yang Qi, which is the original driving force of the body's material metabolism and physiological functions. It has the effects of warming the whole body and maintaining the function of the viscera. When Yang Qi is weak, there will be a decrease in physiological activities and decline, and the function of the uterus and related organs will also decrease accordingly.

　　Cold uterus generally refers to a cold uterus, and its impact on female fertility is due to its unfavorable conditions for embryo implantation, leading to phenomena such as abortion.

　　1. Cold uterus is the root cause of cold hands and feet.

　　2. Cold uterus is the primary cause of infertility and sterility.

　　3. Women with cold uterus experience weak waist and knees, and poor complexion.

　　4. Cold uterus causes frequent night urination and bedwetting in women.

　　5. Cold uterus leads to women's low libido and disharmony.

　　6, Uterus coldness is the cause of menstrual disorder and frequent dysmenorrhea in women.

　　7, Women with uterus coldness are prone to abortion.

　　8, Uterus coldness is the root cause of repeated outbreaks of melasma and dark circles under the eyes.

　　9, Uterus coldness makes women fat and shapeless.

　　Uterus coldness, as the name implies, is the uterus being cold. Most gynecological diseases and gynecological infertility are caused by coldness, accounting for more than half of the typical symptoms mainly include the following:

　　1, Weight gain:Another manifestation of coldness is the whole body gets fat, accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, dreams, less menstruation, and anovulation. The uterus does not have enough heat, in order to maintain its physiological function, fat acts as a 'protector of the uterus', and the colder the uterus, the more fat the body needs to store, causing weight gain.

　　2, Abnormal menstruation:There is a sense of坠胀 in the lower abdomen, accompanied by increased leukorrhea, low back pain or pain, breast tenderness, and a few have nausea and vomiting reactions; menstrual pain, lower abdominal coldness, menstrual color black with blood clots, and some women have dysmenorrhea to an unbearable degree.

　　3, Others:The abdomen feels cold and sometimes painful, menstruation is sometimes delayed, the color is light and the amount is small, the spirit is poor, the lower back and legs are weak, urination is frequent, menstrual amount is small, libido decreases, the tongue is pale and the coating is white, the pulse is deep. Those with insufficient true Yang have lower back pain like a broken bone, a sallow complexion, a feeling of coldness in the lower abdomen, cold and weak limbs, mainly cold and weak feet, a tasteless mouth, a preference for spicy and dry foods, slightly delayed menstruation, leukorrhea, frequent urination or incontinence, pale tongue, greasy and slippery coating, and weak pulse.

　　At the intersection of spring and summer, many women around 30 years old appear symptoms such as fatigue, irregular menstruation (mainly manifested as less amount, dysmenorrhea, blood clots), increased and deepened wrinkles and freckles, dry hands and feet, night sweats, hot flashes, and dry and itchy vulva. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the cause of such diseases is 'uterus coldness'. This uterus is not only the 'room' for孕育babies, but also includes the uterus, ovaries, and the entire female reproductive system and related functions. To resist aging and prevent uterus coldness, hurry up and learn the warm uterus technique of traditional Chinese medicine.

　　All diseases originate from cold. If the uterus is warm, the circulation of Qi and blood runs smoothly and on time, and menstruation is normal. Once the uterus is invaded by cold and dampness, the Qi and blood meet cold and congeal, which is easy to cause irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea, withered and aging appearance, and even infertility. At the intersection of spring and summer, neither cold nor hot, Yang Qi is generated, and it is twice as effective to regulate 'uterus coldness' at this time, which can prevent the recurrence of inflammation in summer and lay a good foundation for health in winter and the next year.

　　Traditional Chinese medicine warms up the uterus, tonifies the body, strengthens the body, and fundamentally activates the function of the uterus and ovaries, keeping women in a vibrant state. For conditions such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, pelvic adhesions, and others, internal medicine is used for调理, combined with external treatments such as 'hot compress patch', 'Shenque Moxibustion', retention enema, herbal facial masks, cupping, and scraping, to expel cold and dampness, smooth the Qi and blood, and after one or two months, freckles and wrinkles fade, menstruation becomes regular, symptoms such as lower back pain and abdominal pain disappear, the complexion becomes rosy, and physical and mental strength significantly increase. In summer, inflammation no longer recurs, and in winter, hands and feet remain warm, making one feel several years younger. For women who want to catch the best pregnancy time in September and October, using traditional Chinese medicine 'warm uterus' now can achieve the effect of healthy pregnancy and childbirth.

　　Tips: Women with 'cold uterus' are prone to aging, warming the uterus is very important. In addition to traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as hot compress and刮痧, attention should also be paid to diet. Now in the early summer, the weather is gradually warming up, but do not eat cold and raw foods for the sake of coolness. In addition, pay attention to more exercise, maintain a pleasant mood, which are all helpful to prevent aging.

　　The examination items for cold uterus disease include:

　　1. Gynecological ultrasound examination:Abdominal ultrasound is usually applied to unmarried women who have not had sexual life, or those who are married but are in their menstrual period or have vaginal abnormal bleeding and must undergo gynecological ultrasound examination. It is greatly affected by the thickness of the abdominal wall, with poor clarity, prone to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. The patient needs to fill the bladder before doing the ultrasound, which takes a lot of time.

　　2. Routine gynecological examination:Routine gynecological examination is divided into gynecological specialist physical examination and related auxiliary examinations. Gynecological specialist physical examination is also known as pelvic examination. It includes: external genitalia examination, vaginal examination, cervix examination, and uterus examination.

　　3. Uterus and adnexa examination.

　　Therapeutic methods for cold uterus:

　　1. Chicken cooked with motherwort

　　One chicken (preferably with black bones and white feathers), 500g of motherwort (divided into 4 parts, soaked and dried with wine, vinegar, ginger juice, and Chuanxiong juice). Put the prepared motherwort in the chicken hall, cook with clear soup, eat the chicken plain, or it can also be taken with wine. The chicken bones and the medicine residue are dried and ground into powder, add 120g of Chinese angelica root, 60g of续断, 18g of ginger, grind into powder, refine with honey to make pills, each pill weighing 9g. Take one pill in the morning, afternoon, and evening. It is mainly used for those who have been infertile for a long time.

　　2. Saffron-eggs for pregnancy

　　Take one egg, make a hole in it, add 1.5g of saffron, mix well, steam and it is ready. Start taking the saffron-eggs the day after the menstrual period, eat one a day, for a total of 9 days. Then wait until the next menstrual period and start taking it again the day after, continuing for 3 to 4 menstrual cycles. It is mainly used for infertility with Qi deficiency and blood stasis.

　　3. Angelica sinensis and Polygala wine

　　150g of whole Angelica sinensis and 150g of Polygala tenuifolia, with 1500g of good sweet wine. After finely chopping the whole Angelica sinensis, mix it with Polygala tenuifolia and store it in a clean container with a white cloth bag. Soak it in wine, seal it. After 7 days, it can be opened, strain and reserve. Drink warm every night, as much as desired, without interruption. When the wine is finished, make it again according to the method. It has the function of activating blood and promoting circulation, harmonizing Qi and blood. It is suitable for women with irregular menstrual flow or insufficient Qi and blood.

　　4. Stewed tofu with fresh shrimp

　　15 grams of fresh shrimp, 3 pieces of tofu, with scallion whites, ginger, salt, and cooked for eating.

　　5. Five-spice mutton

　　The mutton is removed of excess fat, steamed or boiled, sliced, and mixed with ingredients such as garlic, ginger, soy bean paste, scallion, fennel, and five-spice soy sauce for eating.

　　6, Sparrow Rice

　　3-5 sparrows, remove feathers and internal organs, chop and stir-fry until cooked, cook with rice into porridge, add scallions, salt, and other seasonings, and eat it on an empty stomach.

　　7, Cordyceps Chicken Stew

　　4-5 pieces of Cordyceps sinensis, about 300 grams of chicken, stew together, eat the meat and drink the soup after it is cooked.

　　8, Shrimp and Chive Stir-fry

　　50 grams of shrimp meat, soak in water to soften. Heat oil in the pot, stir-fry 250 grams of chopped chives together, season with salt and other seasonings after cooking, and eat it.

　　9, Cistanche Goat Kidney Soup

　　1 pair of goat kidneys, remove tendons and membranes, add Cistanche deserticola (soaked and sliced), 15 grams of Chinese wolfberry, and cook together into soup. Add scallions, salt, ginger, and other seasonings for flavoring, eat the mutton and drink the soup.

　　10, Chinese Wolfberry Stewed Pigeon

　　30 grams of Chinese wolfberry, 1 pigeon (remove feathers and internal organs), put it in a炖盅, add an appropriate amount of water, steam and eat it, eat the meat and drink the soup.

　　11, Black Bean Stewed Dog Meat

　　250 grams of dog meat, 50 grams of black beans, add star anise, fennel, cassia bark, tangerine peel, cardamom, ginger, salt, monosodium glutamate, and other spices, and stew together. Eat the dog meat and drink the soup.

　　12, Cordyceps Placenta

　　10-15 grams of Cordyceps sinensis, 1 placenta, steam and eat it.

　　13, Glutinous Rice Wine Steamed Chick

　　Remove the internal organs from 1 chick, cut into pieces, stir-fry with a little oil and a small amount of salt in the pot for a while, then put it in a large bowl, add 500 milliliters of glutinous rice wine, and steam it over water for consumption.

　　14, 附片 Stewed Pork Kidneys

　　Take 6 grams of附片, 2 pork kidneys, wash and cut open to remove tendons and membranes, chop together and simmer, season with salt and monosodium glutamate, drink the soup and eat the pork kidneys. Take once a day, and 10 days of continuous use as a course.

　　15, Cistanche Mutton Porridge

　　Take 20 grams of Cistanche deserticola, wash and cut into thin slices; 150-250 grams of fine mutton, wash and chop; 100 grams of rice, wash clean. Cook together into porridge for consumption. This food therapy is suitable for women with low libido. Regular consumption will achieve good results.

　　16, Drunken Shrimp

　　Take 1 pair of live prawns, wash them with clean water, and soak them in wine to醉死 them. After taking them out, add minced garlic, soy sauce, pepper, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, sesame oil, and other seasonings to make a dipping sauce for eating.

　　17, Chinese Wolfberry Chicken

　　30 grams of Chinese wolfberry, 1 male chicken weighing less than 500 grams, after removing feathers and internal organs, wash it clean. Use 50-100 milliliters of wine over 50 degrees, add salt and simmer together, eat the meat and drink the soup.

　　18, Stir-fried Chives with Walnut Shrimp

　　Main ingredients: 500 grams of chives, walnut meat, 20 grams of shrimps, appropriate amounts of sesame oil, salt, and monosodium glutamate.

　　Preparation: First, wash the chives clean, then cut 100 grams into 3 cm long segments for later use. Soak the shrimps in warm water for 30 minutes, then wash them clean and set aside. Shell and wash the walnut meat for later use. First, heat the pot over high heat, add vegetable oil, and when it is 80% hot, add the walnut meat and shrimps. Then, turn the heat down to medium and stir-fry until they are cooked. Add chives and stir-fry for a moment. Season with salt and monosodium glutamate before serving.

　　19, Braised Lamb with Angelica sinensis and Dried Earth

　　Main ingredients: 500 grams of fatty lamb cut into pieces, 20 grams of Angelica sinensis and raw dried earth, 10 grams of dried ginger, appropriate amounts of soy sauce, salt, wine, and sugar.

　　Preparation: Place these ingredients in a pot, add water and boil them together for consumption. It has the effects of tonifying deficiency and qi, warming the middle and the lower part of the body. Suitable for symptoms such as emaciation and weakness after illness or childbirth, blood deficiency with cold uterus, metrostaxis, etc.

　　20. Eajiao Porridge

　　Main Ingredients: 250 grams of Eajiao, 450 grams of yellow wine, 150 grams of walnuts, 150 grams of black sesame seeds, 250 grams of rock sugar.

　　Preparation: First, crush the Eajiao (donkey hide glue) and soak it in yellow wine for 2-3 days, then pour the dissolved Eajiao into boiling water and add rock sugar to boil. Roast and chop black sesame seeds, add crushed walnuts to the pot, and mix well, stirring evenly to form a paste.

　　Tips for women: It is best to adjust and treat the symptoms of 'Gong Han' as soon as possible, as some women may become infertile due to 'Gong Han'. Additionally, if you want to learn more about related knowledge, you can read the '专题 on Gong Han'.

　　21. Bird's Nest Congee

　　Bird's nest is both nourishing and mild, and can gently nourish the body. In 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Xiong Fei, because of her lack of care for her health in her youth, became physically weak after a miscarriage, and slowly recovered her health with bird's nest congee and light diet. We can add some more ingredients, soak the bird's nest in clean water, wash and drain it, and then put it in a炖盅 with lily and pear (with the skin) and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add honey when served.

　　22. Red Ginger Tea

　　Take 50 grams of brown sugar (you can increase or decrease according to personal taste), 4 slices of peeled ginger, and simmer over low heat for four to five minutes. Continue to drink for a few days when the menstrual period arrives. Drink once a week on average. Long-term adherence can alleviate the symptoms of 'Gong Han'.

　　23. Lu Tai Gao

　　The first recorded use of 'Lu Tai Gao' (deer placenta paste) is in Zhang Zhongjing's 'Therapeutic Prescriptions for Women', which has the functions of tonifying qi and blood, regulating the menstrual cycle and dispelling cold. It can 'tonify qi and nourish blood, invigorate kidney yang, warm the uterus, regulate the meridians and dispel cold, promote Qi and relieve pain, activate blood and regulate the menstrual cycle, and prolong the menstrual period'. It is the ultimate product for women's nourishment and anti-aging.

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that 'Gong Han' (cold in the uterus) is related to reasons such as kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, blood deficiency, liver depression, phlegm and dampness, damp-heat, blood stasis, and other factors. Western medicine believes that such symptoms are often related to age factors, nutritional factors, mental factors, endocrine factors (hypothalamus, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas), developmental factors, inflammation, tumors, and other factors. To get pregnant with 'Gong Han', it is important to avoid excessive consumption of cold and raw foods, pay attention to seasonal changes, and keep warm. Therefore, it is recommended to take the traditional Chinese medicine 'Yu Gong Pei Ling Wan' for adjustment.