THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICES BY PATIENTS UNDERGOING MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION: The place of Chinese medicine and related practices
medRxiv – July 26, 2024
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Infertility can be complex, and while assisted reproductive technologies have advanced, success rates remain modest. Many women turn to complementary practices like Chinese medicine to enhance their chances. This study highlights the positive impact of these methods, showing potential benefits for those undergoing treatment.
Abstract
Purpose Infertility is associated with different factors, highly intricated but sometimes ill-defined. Despite the significant recent technological and therapeutic advancements, the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) remain relatively low. In this context several women have recourse to complementary practices (CP), in the hope of improving success rates and lowering the associated strain. These methods, are quite heterogenous, and are yet to be comprehensively analyzed in the literature.