Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Irina Szmelskyj, DipAc MSc MBAcC, Lianne Aquilina, BSc Hons MBAcC ATCM and Alan Szmelskyj, DO MSc AdvDipClinHyp FRSPH

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ISBN: 9780702063336

Publication Date: 10-20-2014

Page Count: 448

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

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Key Features
- Simplifies complex information into easily accessible and understandable material
- Explains reproductive anatomy and physiology from the perspectives of both orthodox medicine and TCM
- Explains the underlying basis of orthodox medical fertility tests and investigations
- Explores the pathology and aetiology of TCM syndromes
- Provides detailed information on how to take a fertility medical history and how to diagnose TCM syndromes
- Presents the evidence for the influence of various lifestyle factors on fertility and ART success rates
- Provides guidelines on how to regulate the menstrual cycle in preparation for IVF treatment
- Explains how common fertility-related conditions such as endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, thyroid disease, and male factor infertility affect ART success rates
- Explains how to adapt acupuncture treatment to different ART protocols
- Provides case history templates, algorithmic acupuncture treatment pathways and patient fact sheets
- Explains how to manage patients with complex medical histories
- Looks at Repeated Implantation Failure, reproductive immunology dysfunction, and recurrent miscarriages
- Explains how to support patients if their IVF is unsuccessful and how to treat patients during early pregnancy
- Examines ethical considerations relevant to fertility acupuncture practice
Contents

1. 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
Authors

Irina Szmelskyj, DipAc MSc MBAcC, Lead Clinician, True Health Clinics and Founder of The Fertility Foundation, Godmanchester, Huntingdon; Lecturer and MSc Supervisor, Northern College of Acupuncture, York; Guest Lecturer, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK, Lianne Aquilina, BSc Hons MBAcC ATCM, Lead Clinician, Founder Aquilia Fertility, Stamford, Lincolnshire; Acupuncture Clinical Supervisor, Guest Lecturer, Traditional Chinese Medicine in Fertility/IVF, University of Lincoln; Guest Lecturer, Northern College of Acupuncture, York, UK and Alan Szmelskyj, DO MSc AdvDipClinHyp FRSPH, Senior Clinician, True Health Clinics, Godmanchester, Huntingdon; Scientific Advisor, The Stress Management Foundation, Godmanchester, Huntington, UK
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