[Omeo33] Art 0956 - J Reprod Endocrinol, 2008, 5 (5), 272-279

[Gino Santini]

Advancement of complementary therapies in reproductive medicine
Block M., Tinneberg H.-R.

Background : Complementary therapies are in line with the trend. To 
examine whether this development also affects the field of 
reproductive medicine, the development among patients with fertility 
disorders was analysed in the context of this review. In the center 
of this analysis were the evaluation of the data and the determinants 
of the utilisation of complemetnary therapies, the preference of 
specific therapies, their estimation as well as the illustration of 
studies for proof of efficiency.
Results ; The analysis of scientific literature showed, that 
complementary therapies rate very high in reproductive medicine. The 
utilisation of complementary therapies is very popular among patients 
with fertility disorder. The already utilised complementary 
procedures were rated very positive. A preference for acupuncture and 
homeopathy was documented. A range of studies concerning the proof of 
efficiency show particularly promising effects in view of rising 
fertility. Furthermore determinants were detected, which characterize 
the typical user of complementary therapies : women as well as 
persons with a positive health behaviour and higher educational level 
prevailed.
Conclusion : In view of the positive development of complementary 
therapies in reproductive medicine, the treating physician should be 
informed about the advantages and disadvantages of complementary 
therapies, in order to have the ability to counsel couples properly 
and have the ability to meet the needs of those couples on the 
concept of treatment.

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