Drawing on his unparalleled understanding and experience of this topic, world-renowned author and teacher Giovanni Maciocia presents a clear and comprehensive guide to obstetrics and gynecology in Chinese medicine.  This book covers: physiology and pathology of women's disorders in Chinese medicine; aetiology and diagnosis of women's disorders; differentiation and treatment - including acupuncture, herbs and patent remedies - of 64 gynecological conditions; prevention and prognosis for each disease; approximately 100 case histories from the author's own practice; a detailed discussion of the use of the eight extraordinary vessels in gynecology. Bridging the practice of modern Western medicine and the experience of Chinese medicine, this book gives all students and practitioners unsurpassed coverage and exploration of a key field of practice in Chinese medicine.