Chinese Medical Gynaecology is a thoughtful and informative guide for anyone looking to take a more holistic approach to women’s health. Eddie Dowd presents traditional Chinese medicine in a way that feels approachable, educational, and empowering for readers who want to better understand and support their own bodies.

The book covers a wide range of topics including menstrual health, fertility, menopause, postpartum care, and more. I appreciated how the author explained traditional Chinese concepts like Yin and Yang, meridian theory, and the five vital substances in simple terms. This gave the book a strong foundation while still feeling accessible to those who may be new to the subject.

One of the highlights is the self-assessment approach. Readers are encouraged to tune into their symptoms and select treatments that align with their body’s needs. The inclusion of food therapy and recipes adds a practical touch, showing how everyday choices can support long-term wellness.

While this book is not a replacement for professional care, it is a great starting point for those who want to be more proactive and intentional about their health. Some readers may wish for more detailed case studies or modern research, but the traditional wisdom offered here stands on its own as a useful resource.

This is a helpful and calming read for anyone looking to integrate Chinese medicine into their daily routines and better support their body in a natural way.

This is an interesting alternative view on gynecology. It's given me a lot to think about for my next annual exam.

This book provides an interesting and concise introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and history to anyone who's interested, and also some great insight on common gynecological conditions in particular. Theories like Yin and Yang, the five vital substances, and what Chinese medicine actually is are covered simply and clearly.

The particularness of the chapters is what I haven't encountered before. The author gives a background of various conditions as Western medicine interprets them, then dives into the Chinese medical perspective. This is really illuminating, especially for women who struggle with conditions that apparently have "no cause" in Western medicine, but have real causes -- including emotional ones -- in TCM. (For example, endometriosis is caused by blood stagnation).

What's more, the author gives really great and detailed nutritional advice in each chapter, including vitamins and minerals to focus on, specific foods to eat and to avoid, and then some meal plan examples at the end. (The meal plans were repetitive and less helpful -- each Breakfast suggested is the exact same.)

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in exploring the gentle therapies of Chinese medicine, and for women seeking a different explanation for common, "unknown" symptoms and illness.