ACUPUNCTURE AND FEMALE INFERTILITY About infertility
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About infertility Infertility is the inability of a couple to get pregnant despite having regular unprotected sex. A couple is regarded as infertile if, after regular sexual intercourse, they have not conceived in two years. It is estimated that one in seven UK couples has difficulty conceiving (HFEA, 2006). Identifiable causes of infertility include: ovulatory disorders in 27% of couples; tubal damage in 14% of couples; low sperm count or low sperm quality in 19% of couples. In 30% of couples the cause of infertility remains unexplained (NCCWCH, 2004). Female fertility declines with age, but the effect of age on male fertility is less clear (NICE, 2004). The difficulties couples encounter when facing fertility problems can lead to stress, which may further decrease chances of conception (Eugster & Vingerhoets, 1999). Acupuncture is a popular treatment choice for infertility (Smith 2010). References
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P-60: Utilization of Acupuncture in the Treatmentof Female and Male Infertility
Background: The use of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) for health care has been increasing including the use of acupuncture for the treatment of infertility. The aim of this study was to review existing scientific rationale and clinical data in the utilization of acupuncture in the treatment of female and male infertility. Materials and Methods: Medline, Science Direct computer search ...
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