European TCM fertility congress

• Infertility is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.”… (WHO-ICMART glossary).
• “Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve pregnancy in one year. The male partner can be evaluated for infertility or subfertility using a variety of clinical interventions, and also from a laboratory evaluation of semen.” (Semen manual, 5th Edition).

Conference with European Top Teachers

Time table & content

• 11.00 - 12.30 : PCOS - the infertility epidemic; a whole systems approach”, by Keren Sela (Israël)

PCO/S is the most common endocrine-metabolic disorder, affecting approximately one out of 10 women of reproductive age. It is also a leading reason women seek out Chinese Medicine, whether for regulating the cycle or for fertility. In this lecture, we will discuss important clinical approaches to this complex syndrome including dietary supplements, nutrition, acupuncture protocols and relevant herbal formulas, both modern and classical. We will also question the relevance of dampness and phlegm in the “non classic” common representation of PCO in the clinic

• 12 .30 - 13.30  Lunch
   
• 13.30 - 15.00 : “The relevance of Fu Qing-Zhu’s Infertility chapter for modern-day practice”, by Martine Cornelissen (the Netherlands)

• 15.30 - 17.00 : "Fundamental and practical strategies when treating patients trying to conceive”, by Celine Leonard (Ireland)

Treating those patients trying to conceive is often quite challenging.  We often end up just treating the female partner of a couple. TCM theory does give us distinct patterns to guide us in our practice but it is often necessary to combine the use of these patterns with practical strategies such as attention to the woman’s individual cycle, to any possible cycle disorders and in particular to use of the BBT to see the endocrine flow in each cycle.  Attention to these factors helps the practitioner make sure that resources are good, that good ovulation is occurring and that the phases of the cycle are as regular and harmonious as possible so as to increase the possibility of conceiving . Attention to these factors helps assist us in fine tuning herbal and acupuncture strategies for those trying to conceive. Treating those trying to conceive also means being aware of and including treatment for both internal/emotional and external influences for couples trying to conceive.  This talk will provide guidance is clarifying these strategies, becoming aware of possible complications, choosing appropriate acupuncture protocols and understanding and choosing appropriate herbs and formulas to achieve our goal of helping those trying to conceive.   

• 17.30  - 18.00 : Case Think Tank: 5 fertility cases with a punchline

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Praktische informatie

• Toelatingsvoorwaarden - conditions of admission:  certified acupuncturist
• Voertaal - Language: English
• Locatie - Venue: Campus Antwerpen
• Lesdatum - Date: Saturday 20 November 2021
• Uren - Hours: Saturday : 09.00 – 18.00 h
• Cursusgeld - Fee:  
  • Early Bird till 15/09/2021 = 180 €
  • From 16/09/2021 = 220 €
  • Syllabus wordt via het ICZO-platform aangereikt na betaling van het cursusgeld - Download syllabus / PPT's
    • Continuous coffee break (coffee, tea, water) + sandwich lunch, soup, salad bar, coffee, tea, water)  - Doorlopende coffee breaks (koffie, thee, water) + broodjeslunch (broodjes, soep, saladebar, koffie, thee en water, ....)
    • Free underground parking for your car - Gratis ondergrondse parking voor Uw wagen
• Accreditation; BAF - EUFOM - NVA - NWP - VNT - Zhong

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Cornelissen Martine Licenced Acupuncturist & Herbalist Faculty member undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Qing-Bai TCM Academy (the Netherlands) International lecturer at congresses and postgraduate Gynecology and Fertility classes Founder of Zi Yuan Ting Clinic for Women’s Health MSc in Eastern Languages & Cultures
Leonard Celine Acupuncturist Herbalist Specialized in gynaecology and infertility Ph.D, Lic.Ac. DipCHM, MBAcC, RCHM, IRCHM
Roose Johan Physiotherapist Acupuncturist & herbalist President Professional Acupuncture organization Belgium, EUFOM
Sela Keren Licensed acupuncturist & herbalist (Calfornia - NCCAOM) Speciialized in woman's disorders Keren headed and managed in the Unit of Complementary Medicine in the Fertility Research Center of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital for 14 years