Integrated approaches to infertility, IVF, and recurrent miscarriage : a handbook [E-Book]

Preparing for Fertility Treatment -- Introduction to Assisted Conception -- Obesity, Body Mass Index, Associated Factors and Their Effect on Fertility -- Introduction to Female Factors in Infertility and Pregnancy Loss -- Endometriosis -- Male Factor Infertility -- Coeliac Disease and Infertility Disorder -- Unexplained Infertility and Reproductive Immunology (RI) -- A Reproductive Immunology Case History -- Dietary Factors, Key Micronutrients and Nutritional Support -- Lifestyle and Nutritional Factors Affecting Male and Female Fertility -- Supporting Assisted Reproduction in Women Over 40 Years of Age -- Acupuncture in Assisted Reproduction -- Reflexology to Assist With Fertility -- Yoga to Support Fertility.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those seriously considering ART themselves. Integrated approaches to infertility offer both a greater awareness and understanding of the combination of factors that can influence the chances of success when undergoing different types of ART. Leading experts review the evidence and discuss the benefits of different approaches to support the physiological and emotional aspects of fertility and fertility treatment. The book covers everything from identifying and treating conditions that may reduce fertility, including immunological abnormalities and specific male and female factors, to how nutrition, acupuncture, reflexology and yoga can support couples going through assisted reproduction, including helping to improve some immunological aspects. There is also a chapter that looks specifically at support for the over 40's.