Research & Lifestyle

Posted on 28 September 2009

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) may relieve symptoms in the treatment of endometriosis, according to a study published today. A systematic review by researchers at the University of Southampton found some evidence that women had...

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Posted on 16 May 2008

Both active and passive smoking have been shown to significantly increase female and male infertility, as well as the incidence of early spontaneous abortion, preterm labour, ectopic pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, poor embryo...

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Posted on 6 May 2008

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common, painful and debilitating gynaecological condition that may affect as many as 10% of women of reproductive age. Conventional treatment often leads to only short term benefits and...

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Posted on 29 April 2008

(1) The effect of Chinese herbal medicine in threatened miscarriage was observed in a study at Shanghai Gynaecology & Obstetrics Department of Shanghai Medical University. In 40 women with threatened abortion and a history of...

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Posted on 29 April 2008

A study was carried out in Guangzhou, China, to find an effective treatment for tubal obstruction. The results of 120 women divided into three treatment groups were compared. One group received a combination of Western medical...

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Posted on 23 April 2008

Preparing well before conception enhances the chances of a successful pregnancy. Good nutrition and life-style helps implantation and embryo growth. It prevents miscarriages, and, being neither over nor underweight as a mother...

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Posted on 23 April 2008

(1) The effectiveness of a Chinese formula called ‘Tian gui fang’ in comparison with metformin was tested on patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]. The patients were divided into two groups and either Tian gui fang...

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