Lochia Retention

Lochia Retention is a postpartum vaginal bleeding which is scanty and accompanied by low abdominal  pain or distension.

Cold Pathogen invasion leading to blood stagnation.

Chinese Medicine Differentiation and Treatment of Lochia Retention: 

Blood Stasis scanty vaginal bleeding, cold pain in lower abdomen, whitish blue complexion, generally cold symptoms, aversion to cold, T- purple, P- deep tense

Principle of Treatment: warm meridian, expel cold, promote blood circulation

Acupuncture points – Ren 3 and Ren 8 (Moxa), Stomach 30, Spleen 8

Qi and Blood stagnation emotional factors involved, stressed, angry, depressed, scanty vaginal bleeding, abdominal distension with milder pain than above pattern,

Liver Qi Stagnation

Principle of Treatment: regulate Liver Qi, promote blood circulation

Acupuncture points – Liver 3, Ren 6, Spleen 10 - pain/distension- SJ 6, Gall bladder 34 (soothe Liver Qi)

Alternative Treatment Methods for Lochia Retention: 

Ear Acupuncture- internal reproductive organs, LR, adrenal gland, sympathetic, subcortex, Shenmen