As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss What is " Cold " In traditional Chinese medicine in treating infertility

I. Definition
Cold belongs to the Yin pathogen and it tends to impair yang qi causing coagulation and stagnation in blood and muscle contraction as well as a weakened immune system, kidney function, and slowing heart beat as a result of slow qi and lack of energy flow.

II. Diagnosis
1. Weakened immune system
Since cold is the prevalent climate in winter, it often obstructs defensive yang qi, leading to a weakened immune system in fighting against the forming of radicals, bacteria, and virus resulting in an increased risk of the production of an antibody antigen. In men, it increases the abnormal functions of the reproductive system in sperm production as a result of the immune system attacking the body's own sperm.

2. Blood stagnation and coagulation
According to traditional Chinese medicine yang qi is vital in regulating blood and fluid in the body. As cold invasion, it causes low temperature in the body leading to sluggish blood flow and body fluid causing blood coagulation and fluid retention in men. In women, cold pathogen increases the risk of abnormal muscle contraction and pain.

3. Toxins accumulation
As the cold strikes, it causes the muscular striae and the sweat pores to close leading to difficult movements of the muscle and increasing the risk of toxins accumulating resulting in sluggish liver and immune system which are vital for regulating abnormal cell growth such as tumour, adhesion, and implants in the uterus and testes.
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