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Recurrent Miscarriage |
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Recurrent miscarriage is classified as three or more miscarriages in a row, and must be distinguished as far as possible from the body's own natural process of clearing a pregnancy which would not be optimal or viable. In addressing recurrent miscarriages The Fertility Support Company will use an approach that utilises Western medical diagnostics made by the appropriate specialists with Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments provided by Naava Carman.
When treating a patient with an incidence of recurrent miscarriage Naava will begin by ensuring that the relevant testing from a Western medical point of view has been done and then refer patients to the appropriate specialist to establish a full Western medical diagnosis.
The tests and issues that Naava will consider include:
- An Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test (essentially a test of egg quality), which in older women can be a factor in recurrent miscarriage
- Post-ovulation progesterone levels
- Levels of clotting factors
- Tests for auto-immune conditions
- An ultrasound scan to determine that the endometrium (womb lining) has cleared properly from previous miscarriages and has not left any scarring which could affect implantation
- Hormone tests related to lifestyle issues such as nutrition and stress
Once a Western medical diagnosis has been confirmed Naava will advise on the best treatment approach from a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. For example, to treat a low progesterone level Traditional Chinese Medicine would advocate using acupuncture to “tonify” or strengthen the
Yang Qi (a particular type of energy) in the body. The effectiveness of
the treatment will be tested by checking progesterone levels with a blood test
to make sure they have risen to a level which can sustain a viable pregnancy.
Over the years Naava has found that for many women a three month treatment
programme is most effective in Traditional Chinese Medical terms. However, as
with many Tradition Chinese Medicine treatments, no research has been undertake
to test the efficacy of this treatment in randomised controlled trials. Please
see the Traditional Chinese Medicine page for more information.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complementary therapy and the Fertility Support Company does not advocate it as an alternative to Western medicine. If you are in any doubt about your health or symptoms you are experiencing you should consult your doctor. The Fertility Support Company and its practitioners do not claim to “cure” recurrent miscarriage or any other ailment.
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