The liver’s main functions include storage and filtration of blood, the metabolism of hormones. But Chinese medicine says that the Liver is also involved in the smooth flow and distribution of Blood, Qi and emotions. Liver Qi is responsible for all transformations in the body , including ovulation .

The Liver is important in reproduction largely because of its role in menstruation. During the premenstrual period , the Liver shifts the Blood flow from the other body parts to the Uterus . Right before menstruation, when the Liver is busy directing the body to menstruate, it has a tendency to neglect its other functions - such as keeping the Qi and emotions flowing smoothly . As a result , the emotional energy becomes blocked easily, and depression , anger , sadness , or weepiness may be experienced. There may be headaches ,breast pain , cramps , and a variety of other physical and emotional systems . At this time, any Liver obstruction will cause Qi and Blood to stagnate or stasis. If the channels remain closed , the flow of energy to the Uterus will be impeded , and then menses is associated with pain and cramping .

If the Liver system is not functioning smoothly , neither is the hormonal system. The Uterus itself can become a toxic investigation causes hormones like estrogen to build up in the conditions like endometriosis , fibroids , polycystic ovarian, and cancer. Most women with these diseases are diagnosed with an element of Liver Qi stagnation an blood stasis.

In addition to governing all trans formations and discoursing Qi and emotion, the Liver is responsible for Blood storage. When the Blood          (which is Yin) is depleted (though loss of blood, an overactive lifestyle , too much stress, exercise, and lack of rest and self- care), the Liver loses its ability to smooth the emotional energy . Even small annoyances may become exaggerated to the level of frustration and anger, blocking already pent-up emotional energy. Such emotional blockages can impede the Liver’s transformation . Here again , stress affects our ability to reproduce. As the emotional basis of Liver Qi stagnation is said to be unfulfilled desires, this condition is apparent in most women who have trouble conceiving.

Alcohol consumption damages the energetic function of the Liver.   Therefore, women who are diagnosed stagnant Liver Qi should not consume alcohol when they are trying to get pregnant.