Integrative medicine:the guide line in women's reproductive health and the treatment of gynecological disease

Integrative medicine follows the principles in TCM that nature and human beings being correspondent with its holistic and dialectic views and explores the integrating point with theories and scientific data in modern medicine. During study on 16 gynecological diseases, the deficiency. In patients with pubertal uterine bleeding, ovulation is induced by acupuncture via decrease in central β-endorphin (β-EP) levels, which leads to the cure of anorexia nervosa by acupuncture via decrease in serum cortisol levels in early 1980s. These results in TCM lead to the idea that neuro-endocrine system is directly related to metabolic system which is also proved to be true in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with or without hyperinsulinemia by two formulas (Yu's Tonifying Ricipe and Tian Gui Recipe,TGR) respectively according to differential diagnosis in TCM. Ovulation resulted with decrease in obesity, acanthosis nigricans, serum androgen, insulin, leptin and hyperthalamic neuropeptide Y (NPY), proopiomalanocortin (POMC) levels based on scientific data from both patients and an animal modal. It suggests that metabolic network, and the incidence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cancers of the endometrium and breast may be reduced among patients with PCOS in their future life while these recipes being taken long period. For perimenopausal syndrome, formula Geng Nian Chun (GNC)without increase in serum estrogen levels. In aging rats, it was found that GNC increased the ER and ERmRNA expressions in the ovarian axis and the spleen accompanying with increase in central β-EP, serotonin (5-HT) and peripheral interlutin-2 (IL-2) levels in aging rats without changes of estrogen levels. These data may refer to the release of symptoms in women with postmenopausal syndome. It suggests that GNC up-regulates the fading of neuro-endocrine-immune network. Prevention, alleviation of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer disease may be expected in aging women with long period taking GNC.

Loss and Return of Self-identity in Youth Movies:Taking the Chinese Film Us and Them(后来的我们)as an Example

The year of 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up program.In the wake of 40-year economic development at a great speed,the sharp changes in individual living conditions accompanying urbanization process and the resultant self-identity issues are similar to those situations encountered by Western developed countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,and are reflected in youth movies with reform and opening-up as the background.Thus,based on the self-identity theory,an interpretation of individual development and dilemma in modern Chinese youth movies not only acts as a theoretical attempt,but also broadens the dimension in which such movies are interpreted,creating the value of interaction with society.Taking the youth movie Us and Them(中文片名:后来的我们)as an example,this paper adopts the semiotic approach for text analysis,and abstracts“young girl”,“Beijing”,“sofa”and other symbols from this movie to form the symbolic interpretation of three channels for building self-identity in modern society.Through“modern-traditional”diversion in terms of three dimensionsin the process of self-identity,this movie is found with trial and effort to describe and heal the self from the perspective of creative mentality,forming a metaphor of the loss and return of self-identity amongmodern Chinese.The outcome of analysis indicates that,when encountering self-identity crisis in modern society,the Chinese masses divert culturally from the modern to the traditional,banking on eliminating self-identity crisis with traditional family identity and family culture,which reflects that the family ethics still maintain core values in the modern Chinese mass culture.

Virtual academy of women's health

In this paper,we explored to develop a new concept of computer-and internet-based learning and training method in medicine,especially in obstetrics and gynecology,which is named as Virtual Academy of Women'Health(VA).Especially in the times of infectious disease pandemics worldwide,learning at home rather than in big lectures hall,might be necessary and practical as never before.The VA is based on worldwide knowledge in medicine—free accessible on the internet-in terms of homepages,video and audio platforms,scientific papers,medical books,and different guidelines.A collection of different video-clips in various fields of women's health can assist the student or doctor in understanding the symptoms,diagnostics,and treatment of various diseases.There are two major targets of it-one is online education,and one is testing the knowledge by simulation of clinical cases.

Women's Liberation during the Initial Stage of P. R. China: A Human Rights Perspective

The liberation of women is the historical process in which women have striven for gender equality, freedom from oppression, confinement and discrimination, and are becoming the masters of the society and their own destinies. According to the diversity in history and the state, the process can be divided into a serial of correlated phases, with each phase focusing on different issues. Sexism order in China had remained stable in the traditional society for centuries through a set of institutions. Women had believed in a sexual order and the rules of propriety, which advocated that men were superior to women. After the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949, women’s rights in politics, economy, society, and even family were recognized and secured by the Constitution and laws just as men’s during a short period. Women’s liberation in China has made a significant progress.

A Cognitive Study on the Category Fruit——Taking under 35-year-old Women's Cognitions as Informants

This paper probes into the category fruit, aiming at revealing the categorization of fruit to find them prototype in under 35-year-old women's cognitions at present. And author uses related category theories, such as prototype category to analyze the outcome of the research. In addition, author also locates women who under 35 years old as this research's informants to find whether the prototype changed in their cognition or not. The method of research is questionnaires, and hands out the questionnaires by the Internet. And this research also uses SSPS to analyze the effective data.

The Development of Legal Protection of Women's Human Rights in China

The legal confirmation process of women’s human rights has been undergoing great difficulties both in the United Nations and among nations. The Fourth World Conference on Women plays a role in promoting the legal protection of women’s human rights. Currently, the protection of women’s human rights has undoubtedly become the consensus of both international and domestic law. International conventions on human rights have become an important launching area for promoting international law on women’s human rights, owing to its legal binding force and supervising mechanism established under it. Domestic law has also become the first line of defense for protecting women’s human rights. However, it needs to be pointed out that, for international conventions on human rights and domestic legislation, the cognition and acceptance of social gender conception has not only promoted changes on forms, but, more importantly, on revolution at substantial level.

Women's Rights in the Context of the Three-child Policy:Analyzing from the Constitutional Connotation of“the State Shall Protect the Mother”

Women's rights are essential human rights recognized by the international covenants on human rights and protected in the constitutions and laws of countries.In the context of implementing the three-child policy in China,women are facing pressures from childbearing and bringing up children as well as trying to have a career.It is clearly stipulated in Article 49 of China's Constitution"the mother is protected by the state,"the constitutional principle of equality of men and women shall be incorporated into the interpretation of this article,fully respecting women's subjectivity and equal rights and affirming the social benefits of childbearing and bringing up children.With the introduction of the three-child policy,the protection of women's rights shall focus on their reproductive rights,right to health,right to work and equal rights within the family.The system of women's rights is complex,relates to identity and must be open to the future.The state has the obligation to fully respect,actively promote and promote in a narrow sense the realization of women's rights.To better coordinate the implementation of the three-child policy and the protection of women's rights,we should introduce the concept of social gender equality,improve the system ofp ublic childcare services,home care leave and equal employment,and promote the implementation of relevant laws and policies with special attention being paid to women in rural areas and single mothers.

Understanding the Human Rights of Modern Individuals—Revisiting Habermas’s Dual Critique and the Reconstruction of Intersubjectivity

Human rights are not only pivotal in depicting the relationship between individuals and communities but also a focal point of political philosophical concerns oriented towards reality. The inseparability of human rights from individual self-identity reveals a contradiction between practicality and historicity in understanding individuals, as highlighted in the debate between liberalism and communitarianism. In order to reconcile this contradiction, Habermas,drawing from German classical philosophy, examines practicality and historicity separately: while Fichte intertwines objectivity in self-identity, revealing the practicality of individuals but neglecting their real elements, Hegel interprets self-identity under the concept of unity,examining individuals from a historical dimension but letting rational rules dominate reality. Ultimately, Habermas reconstructs the process of modern individual self-identity from the theory of communicative action by critiquing the shackles of subjective philosophy. He not only reconciles the divergence between practicality and historicity in self-identity, but also elucidates the intersubjective core inherent in human rights.

Digital Transformation, Information Search, and Women's High-Quality Employment

The promotion of fuller and higher-quality employment is a prime task for China's high-quality development.Both employment security(ES)and employment quality(EQ)need to be improved for women who,as an essential part of labor force,have long been faced with high stress and employment threshold.The role of digital transformation in promoting women's employment through reducing the cost of job information search is analyzed with the Job Search Theory in this paper.By using China Household Finance Survey(CHFS)data,this research found that digital transformation of households in China contributes to women's employment significantly,raises the number and proportion of female family members in employment,and enhances women'access to medical care insurance,endowment insurance,unemployment insurance,housing fund and overtime pay.Digital transformation can improve the information accessibility of households,and the reduction in information asymmetries benefits women's employment,as indicated by the mechanism analysis.The positive impact of digital transformation is more pronounced for households in Central China,Western China and provinces with high unemployment rates,as well as those supporting the elderly and without housing.This paper will serve as a reference to fuel high-quality employment and reduce dificulties for women in the context of digital transformation.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis:a Review Featuring a Women's Health Perspective

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cho-langitis (PSC) are two major types of chronic cholestatic liver disease. Each disorder has distinguishing features and variable progression, but both may ultimately result in cirrhosis and hepatic failure. The following offers a review of PBC and PSC, beginning with a general overview of disease etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical features, natural course, and treatment. In addition to commonly associated manifestations of fatigue, pruritus, and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, select disease-related topics pertaining to women's health are discussed including metabolic bone disease, hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular risk, and preg-nancy-related issues influencing maternal disease course and birth outcomes. This comprehensive review of PBC and PSC highlights some unique clinical considerations in the care of female patients with cholestatic liver disease.

Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran

Objectives:Breastfeeding mothers returning to work undertake multiple conflicting roles at home and work that can result in high levels of stress.Exploring coping skills amongst these mothers can help in planning useful programmes to promote family wellbeing.This study aims to explore the experiences of working breastfeeding mothers and their coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress.Methods:In this qualitative study,we described the experiences of 20 Iranian breastfeeding mothers through in-depth and semi-structured interviews.All interviews were recorded,transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.Results:Two main themes emerged as follows:1) self-management with subthemes of a) attitude reconstruction,b) order and planning,c) creating a boundary between work and family and d) reprioritising life affairs;and 2) seeking help with subthemes of a) family member support,b) childcare facilities and c) spirituality.Conclusions:Findings suggest that women need support from family members and family-friendly policies at the workplace.Breastfeeding mothers may benefit from educational programmes that focus on effective coping strategies.

College Students’Academic Stressors on Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison between Graduating Students and Non-Graduating Students

The study aimed to investigate the influence of academic stressors on mental health and the mediating effect of social support and self-identity among college students and further studied the difference between the graduating students and non-graduating students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Recruiting 900 college students as sub-jects,used the college students’academic stressors questionnaire,social support questionnaire,self-identity scale and depression anxiety stress scales(DASS-21).The results showed that:(1)The college students’academic stressor posi-tively predicted mental health;(2)Social support and self-identity mediated the relationship;(3)The model also held when academic stressors was replaced by work stressor,but there were differences between the graduating and non-graduating students;(4)The direct effect work stressor on mental health in the graduating group was not significant;(5)The non-graduating students’work stressor could not predict mental health through social support.

Regarding Constituents of Subjective-Self

The kernel of human consciousness is self-consciousness. We in this article explore the issue about what subjective-self is composed of. A distinctive feature of "I" is uniqueness or un-duplicableness. By critically reviewing a few thought experiments, we reason that subjective-self must be composed of more than a blob of brain cells which are sophisticated enough to think reflexively and a bundle of memories and perceptions. There must be a third constituent for the existence of "I". We put forward two hypotheses for the third constituent. One is that it is something like dark matters or dark energy. Another is that it is something in the higher dimensional space. A person would lose his self-consciousness after death since the death takes away the two necessary constituents of subjective-self, his brain and memories. Where the third constituent would go after death remains a mystery.

Optimizing menopausal hormone therapy:for treatment and prevention,menstrual regulation,and reduction of possible risks

Menopausal hormone therapy(MHT)is used to treat menopausal complaints including the genitourinary syndrome of menopause,to prevent osteoporosis,and to treat bleeding problems.Since these can be the indications also in young women,especially with POI(premature ovarian insufficiency)or with surgical menopause(bilateral oophorectomy),also the old term"Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT)”is still used.The effective component is the estrogen component without relevant difference in the efficacy of the various MHT-preparations.Additional preventive benefits are reduction of cardiovascular disease(including prevention of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome),reduction of colon cancer,and perhaps also Alzheimer's disease,if started within a Kwindow of opportunity",i.e.in perimenopause or within 6-10 years after menopause.Primary indication for progestogen addition is to avoid the development of estrogen-dependent endometrial cancer,i.e.addition not recommended in hysterectomized women.Two main schedules,sequential-or continuous-combined estrogen/progestogen regimens,are used for treatment of bleeding problems.For this and for optimizing menstrual regulation detailed recommendations are given including proposed dosages for the available different progestogens if added to oral or transdermal estradiol in different estrogen dosages.The WHI-study demonstrated the main risks using MHT within a“worst-case scenario",i.e.start of MHT in old women with high risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases,whereby only^conjugated equine estro-gens”and^medroxprogesterone acetate”have been tested.One main result was that the progestogen component is decisive for the risk of breast cancer,which according to own experimental research and observational studies may be reduced using the physiological progesterone or its isomer dydrogesterone.In addition we propose to push forward research for screening patients with increased breast cancer risk like we have done in the past decade demonstrating that certain membrane-bound receptors in breast cancer tissue or blood can increase this risk.To reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism and stroke,transdermal estradiol(gels,patches,)should be used,in free combination with progesterone or dydrogesterone as"golden standard"in patients with increased risk.To increase the compliance in our patients without special risks we mostly use the available fix-combinations of estradiol/dydrogesterone getting strong efficacy,good menstrual regulation or amenorrhea,respectively,but also other combinations may be indicated to take advantage of for example androgenic or antiandrogenic progestogens.

Mother- Daughter Cultural Conflicts in The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan, as the second generation of immigrants, deeply senses the differences between Sino-American cultures. Her great success The Joy Luck Club explores the conflicts between mothers and daughters, showing the troubles in such families.

Mental health impact on Black,Asian and Minority Ethnic populations with preterm birth:A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Preterm birth(PTB)is one of the main causes of neonatal deaths globally,with approximately 15million infants are born preterm.Women from the Black,Asian,and Minority Ethnic(BAME)populations maybe at higher risk of PTB,therefore,the mental health impact on mothers experiencing a PTB is particularly important,within the BAME populations.AIM To determine the prevalence of mental health conditions among BAME women with PTB as well as the methods of mental health assessments used to characterise the mental health outcomes.METHODS A systematic methodology was developed and published as a protocol in PROSPERO(CRD420-20210863).Multiple databases were used to extract relevant data.I2 and Egger's tests were used to detect the heterogeneity and publication bias.A trim and fill method was used to demonstrate the influence of publication bias and the credibility of conclusions.RESULTS Thirty-nine studies met the eligibility criteria from a possible 3526.The prevalence rates of depression among PTB-BAME mothers were significantly higher than full-term mothers with a standardized mean difference of 1.5 and a 95%confidence interval(CI)29%-74%.The subgroup analysis indicated depressive symptoms to be time sensitive.Women within the very PTB category demonstrated a significantly higher prevalence of depression than those categorised as non-very PTB.The prevalence rates of anxiety and stress among PTB-BAME mothers were significantly higher than in full-term mothers(odds ratio of 88%and 60%with a CI of 42%-149%and 24%-106%,respectively).CONCLUSION BAME women with PTB suffer with mental health conditions.Many studies did not report on specific mental health outcomes for BAME populations.Therefore,the impact of PTB is not accurately represented in this population,and thus could negatively influence the quality of maternity services they receive.

Women＇s Images in Patriarchy Yoknapatawpha County --A Case Study of The Sundy and the Fury

William Faulkner is considered to be the most influential writers of America in the twentieth century. He has created a lot of great works in his lifetime, and The Sound and the Fury, which becomes the focus of study and research among critics, is one of the outstanding representatives. As a famous southern writer, Faulkner＇ s concentrations not only just rely on the person＇ s inner world but also divergence into the broad external space. By observing male＇ s oppression and destruction toward female, Faulkner elaborates feminine crisis from another angle which reflects his strong humanistic concern. This paper tries to explore women＇ s images, which include Caddy, little Quentin, Dilsey and Mrs. Comoson. under the traditional patriarchy YoknaDatawoha County.

Mesmerism, Sexuality, and Medicine：＂Karezza＂ and the Sexual Reform Movement

Within the scope of certain social and religious movements, mesmerism had a considerable impact on the Americanway of life during the last decades of 19th century. A famous example is the Christian Science of Mary Baker EddyBut also less known groups adopted mesmeric ideas and practices. The paper focuses on the concept of＂Karezza＂.It combined a specific sexual practice with religious ideas of divine love, birth control, social reform, women＇semancipation and health education. It was created by Alice Bunker Stockham （1833-1912）, an obstetrician andgynecologist from Chicago. Among other authorities, the writer Leo Tolstoy and medical psychologist HavelockEllis appreciated her approach. She was a pioneer of the sexual and marriage reform promoting practical advice foreveryday life. As a doctor, she stressed especially the disastrous consequences of a brutal sexual life destroyingbody and mind （not only of the women）. As an antidote, she propagated the ＂Karezza love＂ avoiding ejaculation ada punctual orgasm （climax） during intercourse. The leading idea was the imagery of a mesmeric ＂fluidum＂ unitingindividuals spiritually. Bunker＇s publications were translated into German. They corresponded to the Lebensreformmovement, but never became popular. Also the early sexology about 1900 ignored Bunker＇s concept as well as thesexual medicine later on. It is worthwhile to reconsider it within the context of the history of medicine, culture, andanthropology.

The Experience of Model Minority for High- and Low-Income Asian American Students

The author examines the differentiation of self-identity, school treatment, and academic struggle between two Asian American students in U.S. Midwest urban school environments. Using an interview study, the author focuses on understanding the students＇ perspectives in relation to the label of model minority. The purpose of the study is to investigate how social, academic, and economic factors affect these students, including different outcomes in terms of school achievement and self-identity formation. The findings aim to help urban educators approach complex factors regarding minority students＇ educational opportunities. Comprehensive results identified that： （1） The concept of model minority significantly affects Asian American students at all levels of daily life; （2） Urban schools continue reinforcing social reproduction and producing perceptions based on socioeconomic background and intersectional discrimination; （3） The evidence in the study shows that school environments do not aid students in valuing their cultural capital; （4） Students from different social classes present different linguistic and behavioral patterns; and （5） Social stratification significantly influences students＇ perspectives in response to the Asian stereotype, self-identity, and racial hierarchy in school and society.

Shaping Identity: The Positive Impact of Romantic Fiction on Female Undergraduates

Borrowing the methods and findings of Janice Radway’s study in the relationship between audience and texts,this thesis takes a group of English majors(all female)in Guangdong Ocean University(GDOU)as a sample,analyzes their habit of reading romantic fiction in order to reveal that those romantic stories play a key role in shaping reader’s self-identity during college time.