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Chinese medicine describes different causes of infertility as discrete patterns of symptoms or signs. While these terms might not be familiar to the western trained specialist they are nevertheless describing the same disorders in the same patients. In this course we shall become familiar with the terms of both disciplines so that communication is facilitated.
Treatment of infertility with Chinese medicine focuses on the correct functioning of the reproductive system and the quality of the gametes (within the context of overall constitutional health). Its emphasis on quality (reflected in ovarian function and responsiveness, sperm vitality and embryo viability) has the potential to make it a useful partner to IVF procedures whose focus is more on quantity. This course will look at how this might be realistically achieved in the clinic.
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