"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