Abstract

The disorders of reproductive and endocrinal systems are the common cause of female infertility. The problems can be caused from either organic or dysfunctional reason. The author analyses the pathogenesis of the infertility common incident in the West and the mechanisms of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments. The article is the report of how TCM therapies of which acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are utilised together treat infertility. Acupuncture plays the unique role to support conceive by stimulating and strengthening the self-regulating, self-healing functions and promote ovulation; Chinese herbal medicine is able to be prescribed, according to the particular condition in the individual case and following the menstrual circle as well. United both of TCM therapies will make a good enough treating level in the lesser rates of patient visiting the clinic for gaining an expectant treating effect. This is a successful experience to manage TCM treatment during the practicing condition in the West rather than only one therapy only either acupuncture, or herbs is taken. Some successful cases that are treated in UK which are involved in some natural pregnancies supported by TCM and pregnancies assisted with IVF treatment which is supported by TCM is illustrated in the paper [1].

Keywords: Infertility; Acupuncture; Chinese herbal medicine; Menstrual circle

Abbreviations: LH: Luteotropic Hormone; FSH: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone; POI: Premature Ovaries Insufficiency