From Conception to Childhood

Question 1

Supplements for Male Fertility

Answer 1

Vit C: increase sperm count and moblity

Vit E: Def can cause damage to reproductive tissue

Zinc: Outer layer and tail of sperm production

Manganese: High sperm count

Potassium: Increase Sperm motility

Selenium, arginine, lysine

Question 2

Deficiencies causing Female Infertility

Answer 2

Copper
Zinc
Magnesium/Manganese
Selenium

Copper is high during pregnancy. If copper high before pregnancy can cause issues like post partum

Question 3

Cycles of the Moon and the Menstrual Cycle

Answer 3

Follicular (Waxing)

Ovulatory (Full)

Luteal (Waning)

Menses (Dark/New moon)

Typical cycle lasting 28-30 days

Question 4

Organs formed in the uterus in a fetus week to week

Answer 4

Weeks 1-4: Liver
Weeks 4-8: Gallbladder
Weeks 8-12: Pericardium
Weeks 12-16: Triple Burner
Weeks 16-20: Spleen
Weeks 20-24: Stomach
Weeks 24-28: Lungs
Weeks 28-32: Large Intestine
Weeks 32-36: Kidneys
Weeks 36-40: Bladder

Question 5

Follicular Phase

Answer 5

Body nourishes the follicles that houses the eggs and produces more estrogen

A yin fluid that generates the plush uterine lining, causes cervical changes and produces fertile cervical mucus during ovulation

The body prepares the cave of the uterus to accept the fertilized egg and nurture the evolving embryo

Time to nourish blood which feeds the growing egg and nourishes the endometrial lining

Question 6

Reasons for Infertility in Men and Women

Answer 6

Kidney Def most commonly caused by physical/mental overwork

Work Stress
Long work hours
Mental Anxiety
Lack of relaxation
Hurried, irregular eating schedules
Hormonal Stimulation
Excessive Sexual Activity
Excessive cerebral activity without physical release
Stimulants like caffeine, drugs, alcohol

Question 7

Ovulatory Phase

Answer 7

Dynamic time where the results of the follicular phase are realized

If Yin and Blood have adequately reached their peak the process of ovulation will be smooth

Question 8

Luteal Phase

Answer 8

Body produces progesterone

A hormone secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary after ovulation

Responsible for transforming the endometrial tissue so it can hold a fertilized ovum

Question 9

Patterns that may be corresponding to conception difficulties

Answer 9

Liver Qi Stag
Liver Blood Def
Kidney Yin Def
Kidney Yang Def
Stomach Qi Def