Discussion of sexual rigidity in women.
Sexual rigidity in women is recorded as "cold yin" in Chinese medicine. Statistical studies show that 55-80% of middle-aged Chinese women suffer from this illness. The writer believes this number is credible based on his nearly twenty years of clinical practice in Chinese medicine. This article puts forward the writers personal views on this topic and invites comments from colleagues. The writer uses different approaches in accordance with the specific situations of individual patients. With the generalized thinking of Chinese medicine as a guiding force the writer while treating the physical symptoms (including primary complaints) targets the patients sexual functioning which often leads to a synergistic result. At the same time as he makes adjustments with regard to the patients sexual functioning the writer often resorts to a three-pronged approach consisting of Chinese medicine psychological counseling and guidance regarding daily life. (excerpt)