Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. According to the world health organization, infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide – and has an impact on their families and communities. Estimates suggest that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers countless ways to improve one’s health and well-being. The following story is one of many that illustrates the efficacy of TCM in treating infertility.
A couple had been married for three years. The woman, “Ms. W.” despite three attempts of artificial insemination, failed to become pregnant. Ms. W. suffered from insomnia, anxiety, and appetite loss. “Mr. W.” had problems with insomnia, bloated stomach, deficiency of stomach acid, and low back pain….