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Mr.Shu Fan (樊舒先生) is a licensed Washington DC Acupuncturist serving patients in DC, Virginia and Maryland area. Mr. Fan holds the National Certification of Oriental Medicine which includes the practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Asian Bodywork Therapy. Mr. Fan is specialized in pain management, fertility and skin care. He is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). He pursue his Ph.D ObGyn study in China Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine under Prof. Tan Yong (谈勇) and had his clinic training in JiangSu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine. His acupuncture advisor is Prof.Sheng (盛灿若). Mr. Fan's office: 1712 I (eye) St NW,#410 , Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-246-8833 703-772-7592 Email: acupuncturewellnessfan@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Some thought about Factor V Leiden or blood clotting


Factor V Leiden is a mutation of one of the clotting factors in the blood called factor V. This mutation can increase the chance of developing abnormal blood clots (thrombophilia). Both men and women can have factor V Leiden. Women may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen. Anticoagulant medications can lessen risk of developing additional blood clots and help avoid potentially serious complications.

This factor V also can affect women's fertility. It can affect follicle development. Acupuncture and herbs can be helpful to address this condition as Blood Stagnation. Normally tongue has some black spotting.

Another interesting point is the use of anticoagulant medication through the pregnancy. We normally can use Xue Fu ZuYu and GuiZhi Fu Ling. However, it has to be considered carefully with whole aspects.