Volume 6 Issue 3 - Winter 2011

by Li Qin Zhao

Abstract

Infertility is a common gynaecological condition in modern society. Cases of infertility have progressively increased, especially in recent years. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to treat infertility for thousands of years, although nowadays assisted conception therapy (ACT) is also available. The author has demonstrated that TCM is not only the most effective treatment for infertility, but can also improve the success rate of ACT significantly. In this article, illustrated by case studies, the author will discuss the aetiology and pathology from both a TCM perspective and Western medical understanding, introduce her positive unique treatment strategies, which include the use of TCM diagnostic differentiation, TCM cycle therapy, and integrated with the most advanced ACT technology such as IUI, IVF and ICSI.