Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction: An integrated approach to treatment and management - Tapa dura

"Acupuncture For IVF And Assisted Reproduction is a thorough and extremely well researched contribution to a rapidly expanding field, written by authors with considerable clinical experience. It brings together a wealth of information for the practicing fertility acupuncturist, both from a western medical and an eastern point of view." Reviewed by Martin Dean on behalf of The Acupuncture Fertility Centre, March 2015

"It is an interesting addition to the existing literature on this subject, and will likely appeal more to medical acupuncturists or those with a strong biomedical leaning." Reviewed by Danny Maxwell on behalf of Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015.

"Readers of this book will deepen their knowledge of TCM perspectives on reproductive anatomy and physiology, the pathology and aetiology of TCM syndromes presented by subfertile patients and how to diagnose them, and how to adapt acupuncture treatment to ART protocols, all in the wider context of contemporary ART. Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning." Reviewed by Stephen Clarke on behalf of JATMS, May 2015

"Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning." Reviewed by Stephen Clarke on behalf of JATMS, May 2015

"A must have for the bookshelf of any acupuncturist who is ever called upon to treat fertility issues - if you have room for one book this surely must be it." Reviewed by Martin Dean on behalf of The Acupuncture Fertility Centre, March 2015

"This book is extremely well re-searched and referenced." Reviewed by Danny Maxwell on behalf of Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015

• 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