With the rapid development of society and the increasing pressure of work and life, menstrual cramps, breast diseases, uterine fibroids, and pregnancy and childbirth issues are affecting the health of many women. On March 17th, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine held a health promotion themed press conference on "Traditional Chinese Medicine for Women's Health". Ouyang Bo, Deputy Director of the Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Ethnic Medicine of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated that in recent years, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, together with relevant departments, has actively promoted the integrated development of traditional Chinese medicine and maternal and child health. At present, more than 2600 secondary and above traditional Chinese medicine hospitals in China have established gynecological departments, and more than 1300 maternal and child health hospitals have opened clinical departments of traditional Chinese medicine, widely providing traditional Chinese medicine gynecological services. The next step will be to deepen the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine health for women and children, strengthen scientific research innovation and talent cultivation, enhance the service capabilities of traditional Chinese medicine gynecology, and comprehensively and fully utilize traditional Chinese medicine to safeguard women's health. Enhancing the capability of traditional Chinese medicine gynecological services and making traditional Chinese medicine services more convenient. Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation, with profound theoretical foundations and practical applications in women's healthcare, from "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" to "Fu Qing's Women's Health Care", from Bian Que to Zhang Zhongjing to Fu Shan. Ouyang Bo stated that in recent years, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has focused on leveraging the comprehensive and full life cycle role of traditional Chinese medicine to safeguard women's health. In the country's basic public health services, traditional Chinese medicine methods are actively used for pregnant and postpartum women to provide health care services during pregnancy, postpartum period, and lactation. In the Healthy China Action and Maternal and Child Health Promotion Action, the role of traditional Chinese medicine in pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation has been clearly expanded. Especially in 2021, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in conjunction with the National Health Commission, formulated a special implementation plan to promote traditional Chinese medicine work in the field of women and children. In 2022, a special campaign will be launched to promote traditional Chinese medicine health for women and children, promoting the deep integration of traditional Chinese medicine "prevention and treatment of diseases" with women's health services. Traditional Chinese medicine has been passed down for thousands of years and has not declined. It still shines with vitality today, and its fundamental reason lies in its clinical efficacy that can withstand practical testing Ouyang Bo said that in order to strengthen the scientific support of traditional Chinese medicine in the field of women's health, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has laid out multiple key scientific research plans, focusing on the coordinated research and development of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for major gynecological diseases. At the same time, by establishing key disciplines in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology, academic school studios, and famous doctor inheritance bases, high-level talents will be systematically cultivated. At present, a number of national medical master inheritance studios have been established nationwide, and grassroots physician training has been strengthened to promote the sinking of high-quality traditional Chinese medicine services to communities and rural areas. Next, we will continue to strengthen the construction of traditional Chinese medicine departments in gynecology, comprehensive hospitals, and maternal and child health hospitals, promote the use of appropriate technologies and methods of traditional Chinese medicine, improve the ability of traditional Chinese medicine to prevent and treat gynecological diseases, fully leverage the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in preventing and treating diseases, carry out science popularization and health education activities on the prevention and treatment of gynecological diseases with traditional Chinese medicine, and enable female friends to access traditional Chinese medicine services more conveniently and quickly. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in preventing and treating women's specific health problems. TCM focuses on a holistic approach and syndrome differentiation as its core, emphasizing the concept of "full cycle, all-round" health management. TCM plays a key role in different physiological stages of women and has unique advantages in treating women's specific health problems such as menstrual disorders, perimenopausal syndrome, postpartum rehabilitation, etc. It has formed a multidimensional health system covering diet, daily life, emotions, exercise, and other aspects. At the press conference, several traditional Chinese medicine experts provided prevention and treatment suggestions for dysmenorrhea, breast diseases, and pregnancy and childbirth issues. Dysmenorrhea is a common health problem that troubles women. What are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate dysmenorrhea? Ma Kun, chief physician of Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, introduced that traditional Chinese medicine believes that there are many causes of dysmenorrhea, including not only cold pathogenic factors, but also emotional factors leading to liver depression and qi stagnation; Weak constitution and insufficient qi and blood; Liver and kidney deficiency, long-term illness and weakness, irregular sleep patterns, long-term staying up late, excessive dieting, etc. In short, pain is caused by obstruction caused by solid pathogenic factors, and pain is caused by deficiency pathogenic factors. The first method of prevention and treatment is acupuncture and moxibustion, or point massage, such as Sanyinjiao, which is 3 inches above the ankle tip on the inner side of the tibia. You can use two points to massage with the thumb alternately, about 3 minutes each time, to harmonize qi and blood. There are also Hegu acupoint, uterine acupoint, etc. There is also a hot compress method. There is a Shenque acupoint in the abdomen, which is the navel area. You can use warm water bags or other hot compress methods to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and relieve pain. Women with dysmenorrhea should also pay attention to their diet and avoid eating raw and cold foods, especially about 3 days before menstruation. They can take ginger jujube brown sugar tea, cut three to five slices of ginger, three to five red dates, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar water. This can warm the uterus, dispel cold, relieve tension, and alleviate pain Ma Kun reminds that those who suffer from rib distension and pain can drink chrysanthemum tea, a tea drink that soothes and relieves the pain. They should also pay attention to balancing work and rest, avoid sitting for long periods of time, reduce staying up late, and practice traditional health exercises such as Eight Section Brocade. Through comprehensive regulation, most menstrual cramps can be effectively relieved. If the effect is not satisfactory, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In recent years, the incidence rate of breast diseases is on the rise, posing a serious threat to women's health. Dr. Luo Songping, Chief Physician of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, stated that for breast diseases, the key is to detect and intervene early, standardize treatment, and manage the entire process. Female friends should pay attention to breast health in their daily lives, learn self-examination, and include breast ultrasound examination in their annual physical examination. Young women often experience breast swelling and pain before and during menstruation, which is related to mental stress. It is important to pay attention to relaxing emotions. For example, in spring, before and after menstruation, it is recommended to make double flower tea with roses and chrysanthemums, or to combine with some classic prescriptions under the guidance of a doctor, which can have a certain regulating effect. You can also do some acupressure, such as the Taichong acupoint on the back of the foot, and the 3-inch (about four horizontal fingers) Sanyinjiao acupoint on the inner ankle. These acupoints are helpful in relieving emotional tension and premenstrual breast pain. It is worth noting that many patients with uterine fibroids often have breast hyperplasia, and it is best to undergo some breast examinations for simultaneous treatment. Regarding the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in maternal health and perinatal care, Chen Feijin, Secretary of the Party Committee of Dongyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Zhejiang Province, stated that traditional Chinese medicine, through the concept of "preventing diseases before they occur", uses methods such as dietary therapy and massage to help pregnant women enhance their physical fitness and prevent complications during pregnancy. For example, consuming foods such as red dates, longan, and yam that nourish yin, blood, spleen, and qi can improve the physical condition of pregnant women and enhance their immunity. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine, starting from the whole, alleviates the common symptoms of pregnant women through syndrome differentiation, acupuncture and moxibustion, massage and other treatments. "Traditional Chinese medicine also plays an important role in the regulation of diabetes in pregnancy, a common complication of pregnancy." Chen Feijin suggests that pregnant women should consume more foods that strengthen the spleen, invigorate qi, nourish yin, and moisten dryness, such as yam, lotus seeds, lilies, etc., which can help maintain stable blood sugar levels; Secondly, it is recommended to engage in gentle exercises such as walking, which can help regulate the circulation of qi and blood and control blood sugar levels; Thirdly, under the guidance of a doctor, consume some traditional Chinese medicines that have the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing qi, nourishing yin, and clearing heat, such as Huangqi, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Yuzhu, to regulate spleen and stomach function, enhance the body's metabolic capacity, and achieve the goal of controlling blood sugar. However, it should be noted that pregnant women should use medication with great caution and must be guided by professional Chinese medicine practitioners. (New Society)