Treating Common Conditions of the Reproductive System with Reflexology

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Treating Common Conditions of the Reproductive System with Reflexology.

The reproductive systems should be broken down into male and female for the purposes of discussion.

Male

Main Function

Production of sperm and impregnation.

Functional Components

Testes – glands producing sperm and testosterone

Scrotum – sac of skin and muscle containing the testes

Penis/urethra – passageway for urine and sperm

Vas deferens – tube from the testes to the urethra

Prostrate gland – gland which produces semen fluid

Epididymus – stores and transports sperm

Common Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a fairly common cell growth abnormality, and is highly treatable if it is caught early. Chances of contracting it increase with levels of testosterone, race (african-american men are higher risk), high fat diets, age and vasectomy patients.  

This type of cancer is classified in four stages:

  • Stage I – no detectable tumour unless surgery opens the area. Usually no symptoms at this point
  • Stage II – tumour detectable by physical exam or blood test. Some symptoms may occur at this stage
  • Stage III – Tumour begins to spread to soft tissues in surrounding area
  • Stage IV – Tumour spreads to lymph nodes, which distribute the cancer to other organs
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Physical symptoms may include:

  • Urine hesitancy
  • Dribbling urine
  • Pain with urination
  • Pain during ejaculation
  • Lower back pain
  • Pain with bowel movements
  • Excess urination at night
  • Incontinence
  • Hematuria
  • Abdominal pains
  • Anaemia
  • Unintentional weightloss
  • Bone pain and tenderness
  • lethargy

Main Reflexes

Main reflexes to work would be the prostate gland (to encourage balance and healing), the vas deferens and the testis (encourage balance and prevent spreading of the disease).

 

Assisting Reflexes

The first assisting reflex I would rework would ...

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