TCM Fertility Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
I frequently experience lower back soreness
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
2.
I had recurrent miscarriages / failed IUI or IVF
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
I frequently experience flushed face and feel hot at night
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
I frequently get cold hands and feet
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
My libido is low
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
My bowels are often loose or watery
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
I frequently have poor appetite and indigestion
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
8.
My menses colour is light red and diluted OR have heavy bleeding
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
9.
I frequently feel bloated especially after meals
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
10.
I often have brain fog throughout the day
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
11.
I get bad PMS before my menses
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
12.
I get anxious, angry or stressed out easily
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
13.
I sigh often and even cry for no reason sometimes
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
14.
My breasts feel tender before menses
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
15.
My menstrual cycle is irregular
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
16.
My menses is often accompanied by sharp pain and cramps
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
17.
I often have large clots in my menstrual blood
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
18.
My lips and tongue colour tend to be purplish / darker than others
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
19.
I get numbness or pain often easily
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
20.
I frequently experience the feeling of chest pain or pressure
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
21.
I tend to sweat easily even when I don't do strenuous activities
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
22.
I feel tired all the time even with sufficient sleep
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
23.
I have very light period that ends in about 3 days
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
I tend to fall sick easily
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
25.
My complexion is pale and lustless
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
EMPTY TYPE
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From a TCM perspective, we refer to this Empty type as Kidney deficiency. Kidney is one of the key organs that is in charge of fertility. Kidney Yin, Yang and Jing (essence) all orchestrate in harmony to regulate hormonal levels and metabolic activities in your body.Lifestyle Tips: Kidney is related to the colour “black” according to the 5 Element theory. Try adding black sesame, black fungus, black beans and black rice in your diet.Feeling cold all the time? Try wearing ankle-high sock and herbal foot baths to keep warm and invigorate Kidney yang energy from the bottom up.Herbs such as Wu Zi Yan Zong or modified Liu Wei Di Huang Tang is beneficial in supporting the Kidney energy to balance reproductive hormones.This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.
2.
DAMP TYPE
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From a TCM perspective, we refer to this Damp type as Spleen deficiency. Spleen is the master of digestion. It helps to transform food into Qi and Blood. It is also responsible for removing excess stagnant fluids in your body.Lifestyle Tips: Avoid cold and raw food as this will weaken your digestive fire that is essential for a strong digestion.Eat slowly, take time to chew your food thoroughly and stop eating when you 80% full.Herbal tonic formulas such as Li Zhong Tang or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi are commonly used support the Spleen function.This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.
3.
SLUGGISH TYPE
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From a TCM perspective, we refer to this Sluggish type as Qi stagnation. Liver is mainly responsible for the regulation of the movement of Qi (vital energy) through the entire body and also flow of blood. Qi stagnation happens when the Qi of the Liver system is blocked and therefore unable to facilitate the Qi and blood movement of the rest of the body.Lifestyle Tips: Find your own way to manage your stress. For example: Deep breathing, meditation, journaling and therapy are helpful options.Liver is related to the colour “green” and the taste “sour” according to the 5 Element theory. Try adding green leafy vegetables and small amounts of sour food as plum, lemon and vinegar into your diet.Herbal tonic formulas such as Xiao Yao San that can help to encourage smooth flow of Liver Qi.This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.
4.
STUCK TYPE
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From a TCM perspective, we refer to this Stuck type as Blood stagnation. This happens is when the blood is not flowing or circulating as optimally. As blood and Qi travel together, blood stagnation is often accompanied by sluggish Qi as well.Lifestyle Tips: Acupuncture and moxibustion are great ways to alleviate pain by warming and moving the blood.Period pain or clotty menstrual blood is often a sign of blood stagnation. Warming foods such as ginger, scallions, spring onions and cooked food are encouraged. Avoid cold food such as ice cream and raw salads. Start moving! Moving your body regularly will keep your Qi and blood flowing. This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.
5.
TIRED TYPE
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From a TCM perspective, we refer to this Tired type as Qi and Blood deficiency. Imagine your body as a car, Qi and Blood is your fuel. Without fuel, you’ll be running low on energy. There is a Chinese Medicine saying that “Blood is the basis of women” – meaning, it is crucial to have sufficient blood so that the womb and egg follicles receive good blood, oxygen and nutrient supply to create a fertile environment for the baby.Lifestyle Tips: It is recommended to do a anaemia profile blood test to find out if you’re low on iron, ferritin or haemoglobin.Grass-fed red meat, chicken liver, beans and dark leafy vegetables are excellent sources of iron.Herbal blood tonic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Wen Jing Tang or Si Wu Tang are often used to invigorate Qi and blood.This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.
6.
Great!
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You're pretty healthy!Not all the symptoms have been covered in this quiz so there may be other conditions which may relate to fertility.If you and your partner have done all the lab test but still no wins, we are here to help you in your fertility journey.This quiz is a preliminary assessment.For comprehensive diagnosis, please consult our TCM Physicians.

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