In this episode of There Qi Goes, Katherine Rohland—The Manhattan Medicine Woman—opens up a conversation about one of the most misunderstood fertility diagnoses: premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

Rather than seeing POI as “ovarian failure,” Katherine invites us to view it as the body’s gentle call for restoration. Through the lens of Chinese medicine, she explains how depletion of blood, yin, and qi can disrupt hormones—and how rebuilding nourishment, rest, and emotional balance can reignite fertility and vitality.

With warmth and wisdom, Katherine shares how simple shifts—better digestion, deeper sleep, less stress (and yes, maybe less coffee)—can help women feel hopeful again. POI isn’t the end of the story; it’s your body asking for deeper care, balance, and belief in your ability to heal.

Themes:

POI is not ovarian “failure”—it’s a state of depletion that can be reversed with nourishment and rest.

Chinese medicine views fertility through the balance of blood, yin, and qi.

Digestive health is foundational—if your body can’t absorb nutrients, it can’t make hormones or blood.

Chronic stress, overworking, lack of sleep, and caffeine all deplete kidney and spleen energy.

Supporting kidney energy (the body’s reproductive “battery”) is essential for fertility and hormonal repair.

Healing starts with compassion: your body isn’t broken—it’s protecting you.

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