Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Acupuncture For IVF And Assisted Reproduction is a thorough and extremely well researched contribution to a rapidly expanding field, written by authors with considerable clinical experience. It brings together a wealth of information for the practicing fertility acupuncturist, both from a western medical and an eastern point of view." Reviewed by Martin Dean on behalf of The Acupuncture Fertility Centre, March 2015 "It is an interesting addition to the existing literature on this subject, and will likely appeal more to medical acupuncturists or those with a strong biomedical leaning." Reviewed by Danny Maxwell on behalf of Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015. "Readers of this book will deepen their knowledge of TCM perspectives on reproductive anatomy and physiology, the pathology and aetiology of TCM syndromes presented by subfertile patients and how to diagnose them, and how to adapt acupuncture treatment to ART protocols, all in the wider context of contemporary ART. Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning." Reviewed by Stephen Clarke on behalf of JATMS, May 2015
Table of Contents1. Subfertility overview 2. Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system: pre-requirements for conception 3. The magic of conception 4. Orthodox medical tests and investigations: Optimizing patient care 5. Investigations from a TCM perspective 6. The fundamentals of ART 7. Preconception care in preparation for ART 8. Identification and management of conditions detrimental to IVF outcome 9. Acupuncture during ART 10. Clinical issues during ART 11. ART complications 12. Managing the patient with a complex medical history 13. The therapeutic relationship in acupuncture practice 14. Aftercare
